The War of 1812

Subtopic

a key property in the British empire

Madison viewed as principle topic

Americans expected an easy defeat of Canada.

New Englanders had the
most opposition.

locaal attachements were
stronger than the natinal ones

Had indian allies in the US where they instigated
rebellions

US had a weak Navy

Americans were unable to prevent a British naval blockade

Invasion of Canada:
- A series of 3 attacks
- intended to cause
British retaliation

1812: US sunk British Ship
off the cost of Nova Scotia

Chesapeake Campaign:
after defeat of Napoleon,
British set fire to US
government buildings

Battle of Horseshoe Bend
- Ended Creek Nation Indians
-also ended British allies in US