PPT-The War of 1812 Reasons for War

The British Navy kept the Americans from trading freely with Europe The British Navy often captured American sailors and made them work for them The US wanted to free British North . 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.. GENERAL INFO. The United States declared war on Britain in June 1812.. For the second time in less than 30 years, the Americans and Britain were fighting.. Canada (which was part of the British Empire) was at war with the Americans as well.. 1. . Key Issues. :. New Congress in Nov. 1811. Nationalists in the early 19th century. Sectionalism: . . i. ) North. ii) South. iii) West .  . Emerging leaders. Henry Clay of Kentucky. John C. Calhoun of S. Carolina. 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.. Unit 3 lesson 5:Partisan Politics and the War of 1812. What Actions Of The New Federal Government Started And Ended The Whiskey Rebellion?. Who Was The Main Leader Of Each Of The New American Political Parties?. War of 1812’s Roots. Adams Administration. Quasi War with France. Jefferson Takes Office. Trade with Britain and France was $60 annually. France and Britain are at WAR in Europe – Remember Napoleon . Unit 3 lesson 5:Partisan Politics and the War of 1812. What Actions Of The New Federal Government Started And Ended The Whiskey Rebellion?. Who Was The Main Leader Of Each Of The New American Political Parties?. 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. Do Now-Embargo . Act-1807. England and France seizing our ships, and England is . impressing (. kidnapping our sailors and forcing them in the British navy),,,,How should Jefferson respond to these actions????. Picture it….. Canada, 2030. The Americans have just voted in a severely conservative President, and all ranks of the American government are keen to expand American territory. US forces invade Windsor ON, and begin spreading propaganda across Canada in an attempt to convince the population to remain passive and not resist invasion. The US intends to absorb Canada into the American Federation. . 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. 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.