The War Hawks were a group of 40 men who worked to get Henry Clay elected as Speaker of the House in order to push for war with Britain over trade issues. While the British eventually lifted trade restrictions, the US declared war shortly after. The US struggled in the early years of the War of 1812 due to a small army, lack of national bank, and poor communication. However, the US saw victories at sea and at the Battle of New Orleans, and the eventual Treaty of Ghent ended the war, giving the US newfound respect and nationalism while allowing its industry to develop.
4. War of 1812
• Americans wanted the Orders of Council
suspended
• Britain finally decided to do so on June 16
• But America declared war on June 18
5. Problems the Americans had:
1. Had a small army
– Only 67,000 troops
– States were unwilling to commit their troops
2. No National bank to borrow money from
3. Poor communication network
4. Older generals
6. Highlights of the War
• The first year, the Americans were only
successful at sea with the USS Constitution
(called “Old Ironsides”)
8. • The British burned Capitol Hill and the
president’s house in Washington D.C.
10. • Francis Scott Key wrote the “Star Spangled
Banner” during this war.
13. • The Battle of New Orleans was the biggest
victory of the war for the Americans
16. Treaty of Ghent
• Called the “Treaty of Christmas Eve”
• Ended the War of 1812
18. Results of the War of 1812
1. US gained respect in the eyes of other
nations
2. Created greater sense of nationalism
3. New war heroes emerged
4. America developed own industry
Notas do Editor
They wanted to get rid of the British and pushed for a stronger defense
Government had voted against rechartering the National Bank…public refused to buy war bonds to support the war
A rain started that kept it from further damage.The smoke damage was so great that it had to be painted white, so called the white house
The flag was made by Mary Young Pickersgill…400 yards of fabric…30x42 foot flag…stars were 26 inches across…stripes were two feet wide…could be seen from several miles away on a clear day…flew over Fort McHenry
Protected the LA purchaseFought after the war had officially ended, but neither side knew it