Sunday, November 25, 2007

War of 1812 10/15/07

War of 1812 when Americans attack British/Canadians through Detroit

Attack capitol, York

After Br finishes with Napoleon, can focus on America

Send ships up Chesapeake and burn down the capitol

Take troops up through New Orleans

Colonel Jackson defeats them, 2 weeks after treaty signed

Causes

Economic

Interruption of trade by British Blockade

Overproduction and falling prices

Desire to force open markets

British control of our commerce

Land hunger for Canada

Impressment

Social

Nationalism

Legacy of hatred for British from Revolution

Frustration of failure of economic sanctions

Political Reasons

Violation of neutral trading rights

Freedom of seas

Poor communication

Napoleon's trick

5 Failed Economic Sanctions, Conversion to militancy

Embargo 1807

Non Importation 1806

Non Intercourse 1809 

Duplicity of Erskine Agreement 1809

Macon's Bill #2 1810

Propaganda

Fear of Indian Conspiracy

President Madison's role

Role of War Hawks

Henry Clay

John Calhoun

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