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Europe's Napoleonic Wars: Causes & Impacts

Explore the long-term and immediate causes of the War of 1812 between Britain and France, including the Napoleonic Wars' influence. Delve into how France's actions in assisting American colonies and disputes like British interference with American ships fueled the conflict.

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Europe's Napoleonic Wars: Causes & Impacts

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  1. Which region will we be focusing on today?

  2. Europe

  3. Long Term & Immediate Causes War of 1812

  4. In 1799, Britain & France went to war. Napoleonic Wars: The struggles that occurred between Britain & France during Napoleons rule.

  5. Why are they called ‘Napoleonic Wars’ ?

  6. Did you know… It’s illegal for anyone to name a pig Napoleon in France. Why do you think so?

  7. Long Term France assisted the American colonies to gain independence from Britain in 1783. France wanted global power, viciously fought against Britain mainly disrupting trade.

  8. Immediate Causes 1. British Interference with American Merchant Ships British stopped American ships to inspect them. British Captured British seamen Impressment- being captured and forced to serve in the armed forces

  9. 2. Fur Trade Controversy British fur trade official encouraging First Nations to make land claims against Americans. British supplying the First Nations with weapons to attack American settlers America threatened to attack BNA

  10. 3. American Jingoism Jingoism: aggressive talk and opinions that favour war “A mere matter of marching”

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