Liberty-Effects of the War of 1812

Effects of the War of 1812

Effects of the War of 1812

The United States emerged with worldwide respect for resisting Great Britain. European rulers realized they could not interfere with American trade. The heroic exploits of men such

as Andrew Jackson increased American

nationalism. Americans felt proud of their country, a feeling of nationalism swept across the country. The United States had proven that it could defend itself against the mightiest military power of the era.

Multiple Choice

What is nationalism?

• Having pride/ supporting your country/nation

• Not wanting to live in your country any more.

Industrialization

The War of 1812 helped the United States to gain its economic independence. As a result of the war, Americans became less dependent on Europe for products. Industrialization, the large

scale introduction of manufacturing, became a

widely used method of producing goods in the

U.S. For example, the British blockade of America's Atlantic coast during the war caused a

shortage of cotton cloth throughout the country.

The blockade forced Americans to set up textile mills and expand manufacturing centers.

Multiple Choice

What is industrialization?

Look closely at the image, what can you interpret from the image to help you reach a conclusion?

• Small scale production

• Stopping production of manufacturing

• Large Scale Manufacturing

Multiple Choice

How was the US economy most was affected by the War of 1812?

• The interruption of trade led to domestic industrial growth

• Agriculture increased dramatically during the War of 1812

• The economy was slowed as so many men went to war

Multiple Choice

How did the US economy change after the War of 1812?

• Manufacturing increased because of the interruption of trade with Britain

• Agriculture increased because of the Embargo Act of 1807

• Imports of materials increased because of the British sale of goods

Canals and Roads

The war also spurred the building of canals and roads to move people and goods more quickly from one region to another.

In addition, the difficulty of paying for the war led to the creation of a new national bank, the Second Bank of the United States.

The war also broke the strength of Native Americans, who had sided with the British.

The British would no longer be able to aid their Native American allies. Native American resistance was weakened after the war.

Multiple Select

What were some of the benefits of the War of 1812?

• Better economy, despite having debt of war

• Rapid building of canals

• Industrialization

• Expansion towards the east

Poll

The War of 1812 had some beneficial outcomes, such as industrialization, nationalism, faster building of roads and canals and a better economy

• Yes

• No