What Caused the War of 1812?

The video discusses the Second War of Independence, focusing on the conflict between the US and Great Britain. It highlights the actions of Presidents Jefferson and Madison, including the Louisiana Purchase and the Embargo Act. Tensions with Britain escalated due to trade restrictions and naval conflicts. Native American resistance, led by Tecumseh, further complicated matters. The US believed that removing British influence in Canada would weaken Native alliances, leading to the War of 1812.

What role did Native Americans play in the tensions leading to the War of 1812?

What could Jefferson and Madison have done differently to avoid another war with Great Britain?