War of 1812

How does the US become involved in the war between GB and the French?
-During war from 1793 to 1807, US participated in re-export trade by picking up goods in West Indies, taking them to US, and then shipping them to France to circumvent British Shipping Restrictions.

Impressments
-At first Americans thought unfortunate impressments of sailor’s price of doing business but as went on many thought it insulted the US and threatened US economy.

What initial action does Jefferson take in war between GB and France to protect the US?
-In 1807 Jefferson persuaded Congress to declare and embargo or suspending of trade by ordering ships to stay in port.

Describe the Congressional Action that pushes the US to war:
-1809 Congress passes bills meant to resume trade with GB and France, but also pledged that if either recognized US neutrality, US would resume trading sanctions with other.

What does Madison ask Congress to do?
-Pres Madison urges Congress to declare war on GB.

Describe the initial actions of the US in the War of 1812:
-Jefferson becomes Madison advisor and urges invasion of Canada. So invaded in 1812 and 1813 several times but were turned away by a small British force and Indians, mostly due to their lack of training.

Describe US action along fronts other than the Canadian:
-Little US Navy performed well capturing several British ships, and US defeated British supported Indians within its own territory including a group led by Andrew Jackson that pushed into Florida.

What happens in the War when GB’s war with Napoleon ends?
-In 1814 with the defeat of Napoleon thousands of British troops became free to fight in North America, and British went on offensive in Maine, New York, Maryland, and New Orleans.

Describe the end of the war including the writing of the star spangled banner:
-British did capture DC and burned White House and Capital for arson in Canada but suffered defeat when moved on to Baltimore, where Scott Keys wrote Star Spangled Banner.