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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