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The War of 1812 The Causes Economic Interruption of trade, British blockade Overproduction and falling prices Desire to force open markets British control of our commerce Land hunger for Canada Impressment = loss of cheap labor Hurt by our own economic sanctions Social Nationalism, pride, honor [Second War for Independence] Legacy of hatred for British from Revolution Frustration of failure of economic sanctions [at least they tried!] Political Violation of neutral trading rights Freedom of the seas Poor communication Napoleon’s trick Failed Economic sanctions, conversion to militancy Non-Importation 1806 Embargo 1807 Non-Intercourse 1809 (duplicity of Erskine agreement 1809) Macon’s Bill #2 1810 Political continued Propaganda Fear of Indian conspiracy President Madison’s role Our national interest Role of the War Hawks (i.e. v Doves) Vigorous defense of our rights Overview of the Causes Results of the War of 1812 1. Growth of American Nationalism. [Star-Spangled Banner. Often referred to as the Second War for American Independence.] 2. Strengthening of isolationism. 3. Increase in westward migration. 4. Encouragement of American Industry. 5. Disappearance of the Federalist Party. Results of the War of 1812 6. America’s ability to hold off British convinced European powers that the United States and its republican form of government were there to stay 7. The war cost United States relatively few casualties and little economic loss 8. As Europe settled down to what would be a century of relative peace, major foreign threats to United States ended, and commerce revived and European immigration to America resumed Which title is more appropriate? “The War of 1812” “The Second War for Independence”