[APUSH] War of 1812 - Causes and Effects

The various causes and effects of the War of 1812. This includes the varying opinions based on demographics between the Federalists, Democrat-Republicans, Natives, and Canadian Military. Additionally, it discuses the effects of the war during the "Era of Good Feelings." This is a relatively quick review; the set does not go into detail regarding events during the War of 1812, it only contains information from before and after.

“An alliance with Great Britain is crucial for maritime trade.”

Federalist Perspective

“The War Hawks do not care for the country’s success and only crave land.”

Federalist Perspective

“Starting a war represents a loss of all sense of honor; it is unnecessary and unnatural.”

Federalist Perspective

“American sailors are facing impressment and the Americans need to fight back.”

War Hawk Perspective

“Western expansion is necessary to prove success to the rest of the world.”

War Hawk Perspective

“Native Americans being provided with weapons in Canada are a threat to Americans.”

War Hawk Perspective

“We must prove to the rest of the world America is an independent nation, not part of Great Britain and that we are capable of expanding our land.”

War Hawk Perspective

“We refuse sell more land to the Americans, and only will in the case that all of us agree.”

Native American Perspective

“Our land gives us our identity and honor, and cannot be given up.”

Native American Perspective

“The Native Americans would give the Americans an advantage, so we must capture Michilimackinac and Detroit to prevent that.”

Canadian Military Perspective

“Our militia would be overrun by the American soldiers, and we are not prepared; we must find a way to gain the upper hand.”

Canadian Military Perspective

Political - Demise of the Federalist Party

Event in which the Federalists considered seceding from the union due to poor federal policies.

The Federalists seemed unpatriotic and even treasonous, so the party began to decline.

Hartford Convention of 1814

The Coup de Grâce

Diplomatic - A Surge of National Confidence and Expansion

The United States Military was validated due to victories at which battles during the War of 1812?

Fort Henry (Baltimore) and New Orleans

Diplomatic - A Surge of National Confidence and Expansion

Treaties which established a Canadian - US border at the 49th Parallel

Treaties of 1818

Diplomatic - A Surge of National Confidence and Expansion

Treaty in which Spain ceded Florida to the United States.

Adams-Onis Treaty of 1819

Diplomatic / Foreign Policy - Asserting U.S. Regional Dominance

The United States asserts its regional dominance by stating that the western hemisphere was closed to further European expansion.

Monroe Doctrine of 1823

Economic - The American System & Economic Nationalism

This tariff established a tax on British goods to encourage domestic production of goods.

Protective Tariff of 1816

Economic - The American System & Financial Stability

By establishing this, the United States provided a consistent currency and established economic stability to promote industrial growth.

The Second Bank of the United States

Social / Expansion - The Destruction of Indigenous Barriers

The death of key leadership such as Shawnee chief Tecumseh led to this.

The collapse of the pan-Indian Confederacy

Social / Expansion - The Destruction of Indigenous Barriers

By defeating this Native American Nation, large amounts of land were opened up due to the destruction of indigenous barriers, boosting the sense of American exceptionalism and purpose.

The Creek Nation