Hist 2010 1st Edition Lecture 19Outline of Last LectureIII. The New Republic IV. The US constitution- How Democratic?Outline of Current LectureI. Growing Tension Between America & EnglandII. The Push for WarIII. War of 1812IV. James Monroe and His PresidencyCurrent LectureOdd War of 1812 and the Monroe PresidencyI. Growing Tension between America & EnglandA. Interference with American Trade & Impressment Britain is using any vessel to seize any trading with the French1. USS Chesapeake2. Orders in CouncilB. Embargo Act (1807) Prohibit French trade In order to keep American sailors out of harm’s way Total stoppage of trade America stopped trading with everyone Jefferson uses army and navy to patrol Canada for smugglers Hurt America worse than English and FranceII. The Push for WarThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.A. Election of 1808 (James Madison) When he is elected he has to deal with the French and English crisisB. Non-Intercourse Act (1808) Replaces the embargo act opened up all trade to all powers but England and France C. War Hawks They come from the south and the west and they want war 65 of these men WANT WAR against England 1. Insulted by England’s actions on the seas2. Opportunity to seize war territoryIII. War of 1812A. An Ill-Timed Declaration of War 2-days before the US declares war on England, England repeals the order of counsel.B. American Problems1. Indians (Tecumseh) Saw it was their best interest to side with the British to fight the Americas so theywill stop intruding West on their land 2. Militias We only have 5,000 men and 17 ships Were only men trained not real soldiers like the British Did not take pride in their purpose3. Americans Split Federalist opposed the war, they are strongest along the coast Extreme federalist are aiding the British along the coastB. Noteworthy Events They try to take Canada but militia men are not 1. Raid on Washington DC (1814) British have some success when the attack D.C British troops approach D.C. The British barged in and plundered the capital and white houseBattle of Fort McHenry - they bombard the forts for 24 hours - Francis Scott Key sees that “the bomb bursting in air”- the “star spangled banner” came about- British can’t take so they withdraw2. Treaty of Ghent (1814) a peace treaty around Christmas time all it does is stop the fightingStatus Quo Antebellum-Battle of New Orleans (Jan. 1815)- The bloodiest battle- British want to take the port and up the MS River- Andrew Jackson makes his way to N.O. he gets anyone and everyonetogether to fight- The British lose 2,000 men- America’s lost 21 men- A HUGE victory brought and “end” to the warC. End of the Federalist Party They pass a series of resolutions1. Hartford Convention (1814) The list of 7 amendments they want to change - First: to repeal the 3/5 compromise - Second: limit the president to a single term- Third: Present the proposal the congress about the same time as the Jackson’s victory Federalist become anonymous with treason and as traitors Was poor timing for the federalist V. James Monroe and His Presidency No federalist Error of good feelingsA. Election of 1816B. Missouri Compromise (1820) First: Missouri enters the Union as a slave state Second: Main becomes a free state to balance the states Third: 36 degrees 30, beneath the line states can be slave states, above lines slaves are illegal1. Henry Clay Congress man from Kentucky War hawk Offers the Missouri Compromise of
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