1	Effects of the War of 1812 on U.S. Foreign Policy
2	Policy of Neutrality George Washington defines early policy; Proclamation of Neutrality; 1793 Washington’s Farewell Address: “It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world…” …September 17, 1796 Jay’s Treaty; agreement to resolve conflicts with Great Britain and keep the United States from going to war
3	Federalist Party Policy John Adams as a Federalist becomes the second U.S. President (1796-1800) France interrupts U.S. maritime trade Adams ends the 1778 alliance with France - U.S. severs formal ties with a European nation - U.S. assures its independence from European powers
4	Geography Why did geography make it possible to follow Washington’s policy? Why did right to trade with Europe become a source of conflict? How could naval interference generate international conflict?
5	World Map
6	Causes of the War of 1812 Britain and France remain at war; Britain seizes American merchant ships bound for France U.S. passes Embargo act of 1807 after British attack on the USS Chesapeake (killing 21 and wounding 18) which prohibited trade with other nations. American exports fell drastically that lead to protests and repeal of Embargo Act-1809 Britain forces U.S. sailors to serve in British navy a practice known as impressment “British were interfering and providing weapons to the Indians in uprisings; ie Ohio State in 1803
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8	Research Causes of War of 1812 Summarize your research using the TIPS worksheet “Identifying the Causes” Use the following websites to help you in your research: http://www.k12.nf.ca/bishopwhite/causes.html http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h503.html
9	Political Debate War Hawks” in Congress who want to expand US territory into British Canada & Spanish held Florida urge war Regions included southerners and westerners who were land hungry and had a problem controlling the Indians Supporters included : Henry Clay –Kentucky John Calhoun – S. Carolina Felix Grundy - Tennessee Federalist party supporters and members New Englanders who feared that a British blockade would shutdown trade and manufacturing (a mainstay of the northeast economy); creating unemployment and depression Opponents included: - Daniel Webster
10	British Naval Blockades
11	War Ends in 1814 as a Draw
12	Immediate outcomes of War of 1812 Native American tribes in midwest lost their ally, Britain; quickens westward expansion American manufacturing began to accelerate especially in New England when cut off from European imports. Weakening of Federalist Party which opposed the war New national war heroes in Andrew Jackson and William Henry Harrison Inspiration for writing of Star Spangled Banner
13	Research outcomes of War of 1812 Summarize the results of the War and evaluate the foreign policy goals using the TIPS worksheet Evaluate the Policy Use the following websites to help you in your research: http://usinfo.state.gov/usa/infousa/facts/democrac/50.htm http://campus.northpark.edu/history/WebChron/USA/MonDoc.html
14	How does this caricature reflect the differences during the war of 1812? Text from left side to right: John Bull: I must have all your Flour---All your Tobacco---All your Provisions---All your ships---All your Merchindize---Every thing except your Porter and Perry keep them out of my sight, I 've had enough of them already.--- Yankey: Pray Mr Bull don't be too hard with us--- you know we were always friendly, even in time of your Embargo! British Soldier: Push on Jack, the yankeys are not all so cowardly as these Fellows here. Let's make the best of your time.--- Jack: Huzza Boys!!! More Rum more Tobacco!---
15	Impact on Foreign Policy War reinforced the American belief that a policy of neutrality regarding European affairs was justified U.S. national interests lead to diplomacy - settled the border between with Canada - led to acquisition of Florida from Spain - settled southern boundary of Louisiana purchase New National self-confidence leads to Monroe Doctrine of 1823 that becomes foundation of US foreign policy in the Western Hemisphere
16	Monroe Doctrine Cornerstone of foreign policy puts an end to European colonization in Western Hemisphere No intervention by Europe in existing nations in Western Hemisphere A declaration that European interference was “dangerous to our peace and safety” A promise of noninterference by the US in European affairs and their colonies