James Madison's Presidency

James Madison

Fourth President of the United States; Democratic-Republican

War of 1812

A war between the U.S. and Great Britain caused by American outrage over the impressment of American sailors by the British; The war strengthened American nationalism and encouraged the growth of industry.

New Nationalism

Americans had a deep sense of pride in their country during and after the war; an effect of the War of 1812

Industrial Revolution

A series of improvements in industrial technology that transformed the process of manufacturing goods; new TEXTILE industries pop up in America because; an effect of the War of 1812

General Andrew Jackson

becomes a national hero because of the Battle of New Orleans (War of 1812); a future controversial president

Battle of New Orleans

A battle in 1815 between American and British troops for control of New Orleans during the War of 1812, ending in an American victory; fought AFTER the Treaty of Ghent was signed!

Cause of the War of 1812

Impressment of U.S. Sailors into the British Navy

Effects of the War of 1812

New nationalism or patriotism swept the country, explosion of industry (textiles), General Jackson becomes a national hero.

Impressment

British practice of taking American sailors and forcing them into military service