Causes of the War of 1812

Causes of the War of 18121) British violate American freedom of the Seas

Causes of the War of 1812

Causes of the War of 18122) Impressment of Americans on Trading Ships

Causes of the War of 1812

Henry ClayJohn C. Calhoun

Causes of the War of 18123) Urging of War Hawks in Congress

Henry ClayJohn C. Calhoun

British Strategy during the War of 1812

British Strategy during the War of 1812

1) Fight Americans along U.S.-Canadian border

British Strategy during the War of 1812

1) Fight Americans along U.S.-Canadian border2) Attack U.S. At Washington, D.C.

British Strategy during the War of 1812

1) Fight Americans along U.S.-Canadian border2) Attack U.S. At Washington, D.C.3) Fight in the South

British Strategy during the War of 1812

Reason: Spread American forces throughout country.

Results of War and Treaty of Ghent

1) War ends in a stalemate.

Results of War and Treaty of Ghent

1) War ends in a stalemate.

2) U.S. Proves it can fight England to a standstill.

Results of War and Treaty of Ghent

1) War ends in a stalemate.

2) U.S. Proves it can fight England to a standstill.

3) America sees itself as victorious and celebrates.