War of 1812 Lesson

The War of 1812

Framing our lesson

We will identify the war of 1812 and the reasons the U.S and Britain went to war. We will also identify the effects (what happened after) of the War of 1812

I will follow along through the lesson by taking notes and answering question on quizizz. I will show comprehension by completing a quizizz on the War of 1812

Open Ended

What two nations were the main belligerents (aggressors) in the War of 1812? According the video, what was the name of the treaty that ended the war?

What famous song came out of the War of 1812?

Vocabulary for the War of 1812:

• Impressment: The practice of forcing individuals into military service.

• War Hawks: American politicians who advocated for war with Britain.

• Doves: American Politicians against the war.

The War of 1812

• Background: A conflict between the United States and Great Britain from 1812 to 1815.

• Causes: British impressment of American sailors, trade restrictions, and territorial disputes. British support of Native Americans

• Outcome: No territorial changes, but increased American nationalism and respect from other nations.

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What was a major cause of the War of 1812?

• British blockade of American ports

• French interference in American trade

• British impressment of U.S. sailors

• American support for Native American tribes

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What was the impact of the War of 1812 on America?

• Weakened American nationalism and hindered independence

• Caused British impressment of American sailors and trade restrictions

• Led to the Battle of New Orleans, Burning of Washington, and Treaty of Ghent

• Promoted American nationalism and secured independence

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wanted war with Britain.

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did not want war with Britain

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Is the act of forcing some one into military service

The Treaty of Ghent

• Ended the War of 1812

• Signed on December 24, 1814

• Restored pre-war borders

• Established peace between US and Britain

• No clear winner

Effects of the war

• Strengthened American nationalism

• Ended British impressment

• Established US as a global power

Multiple Choice

What was one of the effects of the war of 1812?

• Ended British Impressment of American sailors

• Slowed American manufacturing

• Native Americans were never an issue again

• Britain gained lands in modern day Washington.

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What did the Treaty of Ghent accomplish? SELECT MULTIPLE ANSWERS

• Ended the War of 1812

• Established peace between US and Britain

• Addressed impressment and neutral rights

• Restored pre-war borders

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What was the outcome of the War of 1812?

• The United States gained new territories.

• The British gained new territories.

• Increased American nationalism and respect from other nations.

• The war ended in a stalemate.