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The War of 1812: America's Struggle for Independence

Discover the causes and events of the War of 1812, including impressments, naval battles, British support for Native Americans, American expansionism, and the burning of Washington. Follow the Three Pronged Attack on Canada, the Battle of New Orleans, and the Treaty of Ghent. Witness the rise of American nationalism in this pivotal conflict.

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The War of 1812: America's Struggle for Independence

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  1. War of 1812 The Second War for American Independence

  2. Causes • Impressments • Chesapeake VS. Leopard • British support for Native Americans • British restrictions on American trade • American Expansionism • War Hawks pushing for conflict

  3. U.S. Invades Canada • Three Pronged Attack • Detroit, St. Lawrence River, and Montreal • Americans defeated • British go on the offensive

  4. Great Lakes Naval Battles • Battle of Lake Erie- Oliver Hazard Perry • Battle of Lake Champlain / Battle of Plattsburgh – Thomas MacDonagh

  5. The Burning of Washington

  6. Fort McHenry • British bombard Baltimore fort • Americans hold strong • Star Spangled Banner- Francis Scott Key

  7. Star Spangled Banner

  8. Battle of New Orleans • Andrew Jackson • Diverse group of Americans led by Jackson • Decisive victory for Americans

  9. Treaty of Ghent • Armistice- end to fighting • Draw- No major terms to treaty

  10. Rise of American Nationalism • “Our country! In her dealing with foreign nations, may she always be in the right; but our country, right or wrong.”

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