PPT-The American Revolution, 1812, and Canadian Identities

ss9 Colonial Anger In 1775 the American Revolution broke out in the Thirteen Colonies Many were angry that they were being taxed without representation But they also were angered by the . CAUSES of the War of 1812. Cause #1 – . British interference . with American shipping – naval blockade. GB and France were at war with each other. GB did NOT want the US to provide the French with food and supplies, so they set up a partial blockade.. &. The War of 1812. Naval warfare . . .. Line of battle tactics.. “Ships of the line” in large fleets.. Traditional (archaic) tactics. Commerce raiding.. Captains and crews get $$ from their prizes.. Like the Rebel Alliance in . Star Wars. , the rebels of the American Revolution were a small disorganized group fighting against a giant empire with vastly superior numbers and firepower.. Yet the rebels won anyway, due to massive foreign support, clever strategies, noble leaders, high ideals, propaganda, and a fair amount of foul play. We don't think the Force was involved, although Benjamin Franklin had a bit of a Yoda vibe going.. CAUSES of the War of 1812. Cause #1 – . British interference . with American shipping – naval blockade. GB and France were at war with each other. GB did NOT want the US to provide the French with food and supplies, so they set up a partial blockade.. CAUSES of the War of 1812. Cause #1. – . British interference . with American shipping – naval blockade. GB and France were at war with each other. GB did NOT want the US to provide the French with food and supplies, so they set up a partial blockade.. Complete the WARM UP on your Google Doc. The . War of 1812. These excerpts from President Madison’s Declaration of War were read to Congress on June 1, 1812. . “We behold our seafaring citizens still the daily victims of lawless violence… We behold our vessels… wrested [taken] from their lawful destinations… in [to] British ports… We behold, in fine, on the side of Great Britain a state of war against the United States…”. The Embargo of 1807. Embargo of 1807. He mobilized the military to enforce the blockade. He declared regions of NY (near Canada) in a state of insurrection. . Embargo proved ineffective. Causes of the War of 1812. the Americans did have just cause for a war with the British. War of 1812. The Napoleonic Wars (1799-1815) . British adopted policies that angered the Americans. Napoleon ordered a blockade (the Berlin Decree) to cripple British trade by closing French controlled ports to British ships.. American Independence. Causes of the War . France and Britain were at War . Both France and Britain “impressed” American sailors. Impressment. - seizing. . Americans at sea and drafting them into their navy. CAUSES of the War of 1812. Cause #1 . – . British interference . with American shipping – naval blockade. GB and France were at war with each other. GB did NOT want the US to provide the French with food and supplies, so they set up a partial blockade.. Focus:. Learning Targets:. Explain the causes and results of the War of 1812.. Describe the events leading to the economic panic of 1819.. Understand the issues that led to the Missouri Compromise.. Key Terms. 1. Freedom of the seas.. 2. American resentment of Britain.. 3. American belief that the Brits in Canada were arming and encouraging the Indians.. 4. American ambition to annex Canada and Florida.. In which of the following ways was the outcome of the War of 1812 advantageous to Americans?. A. The British defeat in the Battle of New Orleans boosted American morale . B. The British agreed to stop interdicting American slave ships. Road to American Revolution 1750-1775 Warm-up for 12/10 and 12/11 Write down your homework and the following question: What can we expect to learn in this Unit based on the following video clip? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OI7itQJpfE