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War of 1812. Section 4. Angered by Britain’s interference in the nation’s affairs, the United States went to war. Help!. Causes of the War of 1812. The War begins. Britain really did not want to go to war with the United States. They were already involved in a war with France.
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Section 4 • Angered by Britain’s interference in the nation’s affairs, the United States went to war. Help!
The War begins • Britain really did not want to go to war with the United States. • They were already involved in a war with France. • Wars are expensive. $$$$ • The War of 1812 is divided into 2 phases.
The War of 1812 • 1812-1814 England focuses on its war with France. • 1814-1815 After defeating France, Britain focuses its energy on the U.S. • War officially ends with the Treaty of Ghent.
United States Army- less than 7,000 men. Navy- 16 ships Experience- poorly trained and equipped. Britain Army- 48,163 Navy- War Ships: 11•Frigates: 34•Other vessels: 52 Experience- Highly experienced. Recent war with France has toughened many soldiers. Stats before the War
The First phase of the War • The most important battle took place on Lake Erie. • Oliver Hazard Perry took control of the U.S infant fleet. • Defeated British attempts at controlling the lake. • “We have met the enemy and they are ours.”- Commodore Perry
First Phase (cont) • Battle of the Thames- General Harrison defeats British forces in Canada. • Ends British threat in the Northwest. • Chief Tecumseh dies in battle while fighting on the British side.
Britain sets up blockade 1812 • Britain captures Washington D.C. and burns down the White House.- 1814 • General Jackson defeats the British in New Orleans-1815
Second Phase of the War • After defeating Napoleon in 1814, Britain turns its attention to the U.S. • Francis Scott Key wrote the Star Spangled banner during the British attack on Fort McHenry. • White House
Second Phase Cont. • British navy is defeated during the Battle of Lake Champlain, September 1814. • Treaty of Ghent is signed on December 24, 1814. It ends the War.
Battle of New Orleans • Unaware of the peace, Andrew Jackson's forces moved to New Orleans, in late 1814 to defend against a large-scale British invasion. • Jackson defeated the British at the Battle of New Orleans on January 8, with over 2000 British casualties and fewer than 100 American losses. • It was hailed as a great victory, making Andrew Jackson a national hero • The British gave up on New Orleans, when news of peace arrived on Feb. 13 they sailed home.
Legacy of War • Treaty of Ghent ends war, leaving no clear winner. • No territory changed hands. Trade disputes were not resolved. • Proved that the U.S. could hold its own against the mighty British military.
