2. The War of 1812
● Causes
– British Impressment – capturing American sailors at sea.
– The British also invaded Washington and burned the White House.
● The war was between the Americans and the British.
● Results:
– The Federalist Party opposed war, and thus came to an end.
– Industries in the US were encouraged because:
● Our independence was reaffirmed.
3. Nationalism
● Nationalism is extreme, sometimes
excessive pride in one's country.
● Because of the United States' victory in the
War of 1812, the country's Nationalism and
confidence increased.
– As a result of this, the US entered into
treaties which helped it obtain Oregon
and Florida.
4. Monroe Doctrine
● Speech to Congress delivered by
President James Monroe.
● This told Europe not to interfere with the
Western Hemisphere (e.g. colonize, take
over, etc.)
5. Indian Removal Act/Trail of
Tears/Manifest Destiny
● President Jackson supported the Indian
Removal Act, which Congress passed in
1830.
● Tribes were forced to move West.
● The Cherokee refused to move, and it was
taken to the Supreme Court. The Supreme
Court backed the Cherokee – Jackson lost.
6. Mexican American War
● President James Polk wanted to annex
Texas (make it part of the US).
● At the time, Texas was part of Mexico.
● Negotiations failed; US sent troops to
Mexico.
● The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo gave
Texas, New Mexico, California to US.
7. Mexican American War
● Polk told the American people that Mexico
had invaded the United States (LIE!!!)
8. California Gold Rush
● Gold was discovered in Sutter's Mill and
people migrated to California in search of
gold and wealth.
● People who rushed to California in 1849
became known as 49ers.
● The total value of gold mined in California
was over $2,000,000,000 by 1857.
