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[Video|http://www.bfsent.com/item_detail.asp?number=30939 Video] War Hawks and Federalists In the War of 1812 by the time 1814 rolled around, The War Hawks and The Federalists had conflicting interests. Even though one of the reasons for the war had been the impressment of American sailors, since England had stopped doing it, the Federalists wanted to stop the war. The Federalists were rich merchants and had continued to trade with England in spite of the war. Meanwhile, The War Hawks were still fighting against the Indians. The British had supplied the Indians with guns and ammunition. On March 28, 1814, Andrew Jackson fought and defeated the Indian allies of the British at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend. Then Andrew Jackson moved south and captured mobile. At that point, England could no longer supply the Indians with ammunition.

The outcome of the War of 1812 weakened the federalists party, but the philosophy of strong national government was carried on by the War Hawks, who were apart of the republican party. Some of the causes of the war were because of British army's taking workers off American ships to work on theirs. Also because the west believed it was Britain's fault for the Indian attack for giving them guns. A group in Congress lead by Henry Clay, known as the "War Hawks" wanted to invade Canada and make it part of the United States. The War Hawks were supported in the West and South. **How did the outcome of the War 1812 affect the Federalists and the War Hawks?** The outcome of the War of 1812 weakened the federalists party, but the philosophy of a strong national government was carried on by the War Hawks, who were apart of the republican party. Some of the causes of the war were because of British army's taking workers off American ships to work on theirs. Also because the west believed it was Britain's fault for the Indian attack for giving them guns.
 * why did the war hawks go to war?**

Facts

One of the more important War of 1812 facts was when the US Government declared war against Great Britain on Impression and related maritime Issues.

• The other reasons for Americans to declaring war against the British were the funneling of arms by the British to the US war against the Indians.

• The need for Americans to drive their British cousins from the American North Peninsula was actually one of the major underlying reasons for the US to go to war against Great Britain. This actually, is another War of 1812 facts that we should take note of.

• American forces under the command of Harrison defeated Proctor and Tecumseh with their British and Indian forces in the battle of the Thames. in 1813. Tecumseh was killed in action while the British officer Proctor, run away from the fighting. Proctor was subsequently court marshaled because of his conduct unbecoming of an officer of the British forces.

• According to stories of the battle of the Thames, Tecumseh was standing above the wounded body of col. Richard Johnson and was raising his tomahawk to behead the wounded American when the colonel withdraw his sidearm pistol and shot Tecumseh on the chest. An interesting War of 1812 facts, if true.

• Surviving Indians took Tecumseh’s body away and secretly buried it in a secret location which up to this day, no one knows.

• In 1814, British Forces secretly and easily sailed up the Potomac River, captured the US Capital and burn it down to the ground.

• President Madison and wife Dolly barely escaped the British surprise attack of the American capital. This is a War of 1812 facts that could have changed history if they were caught before they can make good their escape.

• The famous fire power of the British navy made it easy for them to carry a large number of British infantry up the Potomac River to affect a surprise attack on the US capital, burn it down and nearly capture the President of the United States and his wife.

• The British forces assigned to carry the attack on the American capital were all veterans from the war against the army of Napoleon Bonaparte in the Iberian Peninsula.

• The British naval commander, George Coburn, enjoyed burning everything his way. That is why he burned down three Maryland towns that they passed going to the American capital, Washington D.C., also to burn it down.

• Even when the British attacking forces were nearing the white House, Dolly Madison refused to leave until she can take with her a portrait of George Washington and a copy of the Declaration of Independence. And I would say that this is one War of 1812 facts that would stand out

Consequences of the War Positive 1. 2 future presidents 2. Positive national identity 3. War Hawks in Congress (good or bad?)

Negative 1. Military Incompetence 2. Internal Dissent 3. No real issues addressed in peace treaty



Time Line of The War of 1812 PEACE CONCLUDED
 * ** 1811 ** || November 4 || War Congress convenes ||
 * || November 7 || Battle of Tippecanoe ||
 * ** 1812 ** || June 18 || United States declares war on Great Britain ||
 * || June - August || Baltimore Riots ||
 * || July 1 || United States doubles Customs Duties ||
 * || July 12 || General William Hull enters Canada ||
 * || July 17 || Fort Michilimackinac surrenders to the British ||
 * || August 15 || Fort Dearborn massacre ||
 * || August 16 || General William Hull surrenders to General Isaac Brock at Detroit ||
 * || August 19 || The //Constitution// defeats HMS //Guerrière// ||
 * || October 13 || General Isaac Brock is killed at the Battle of Queenston Heights ||
 * || October 18 || The //Wasp// defeats HMS //Frolic// ||
 * || October 18 || The //Wasp// captured by HMS //Poictiers// ||
 * || October 25 || The //United States// defeats HMS //Macedonian// ||
 * || November || Madison wins reelection ||
 * || November || British blockade South Carolina and Georgia ||
 * || November 23 || Americans retreat from eastern Canada ||
 * || November 27 || Americans attack outlying positions at Fort Erie ||
 * || December 3 || William Eustis resigns as Secretary of War ||
 * || December 3 to February 5, 1813 || Monroe serves as Secretary of War ||
 * || December 29 || The //Constitution// defeats HMS //Java// ||
 * || December 29 || Paul Hamilton resigns as Secretary of the Navy ||
 * || December 26 || Great Britain proclaims blockade of Chesapeake and Delaware Bays ||
 * || December 29 || The //Constitution// defeats HMS //Java// ||
 * || December 29 || Paul Hamilton resigns as Secretary of the Navy ||
 * ** 1813 ** || January 12 || William Jones assumes his duties as Secretary of the Navy ||
 * || January 22 || Battle of Frenchtown ||
 * || January 23 || River Raisin massacre ||
 * || February 5 || John Armstrong becomes Secretary of War ||
 * || February 24 || The //Hornet// defeats HMS //Peacock// ||
 * || March || Captain David Porter of the //Essex// rounds Cape Horn and sails into the Pacific to prey upon British whaling ships ||
 * || March 27 || Oliver Hazard Perry arrives at Presque Isle, Pennsylvania, to assume responsibility for constructing a fleet on Lake Erie ||
 * || March to December || British naval forces raid in the Chesapeake Bay area ||
 * || March 30 || British blockade extended from Long Island to the Mississippi ||
 * || April 15 || Americans occupy part of west Florida ||
 * || April 15 || Wilkinson occupies Mobile ||
 * || April 27 || Americans capture York (Toronto) ||
 * || May 3 || British burn Havre de Grace ||
 * || May 1 and ends on May 5 || Siege of Fort Meigs ||
 * || May 26 || British blockade additional middle and southern states ||
 * || May 27 || Americans capture Fort George ||
 * || May 29 || British forces repulsed at Sackett's Harbor ||
 * || June 1 || HMS //Shannon// defeats the //Chesapeake// ||
 * || June 6 || Detachment of Americans defeated at Stoney Creek ||
 * || June 22 || Battle of Norfolk ||
 * || June 24 || Battle of Beaver Dams ||
 * || June 26 || British attack Hampton ||
 * || July 27 || Battle of Burnt Corn ||
 * || August 1 || Major Croghan successfully defends Fort Stephenson against British attack ||
 * || August 2 || Battle of Fort Stephenson ||
 * || August 4 || Admiral Perry gets his fleet over the bar at Presque Isle and into Lake Erie ||
 * || August 30 || Fort Mims massacre ||
 * || September 10 || Battle of Lake Erie ||
 * || September 27 || Harrison lands in Canada ||
 * || October 5 || Battle of the Thames ||
 * || October 16-19 || Battle of Leipzig ||
 * || October 25-26 || Battle of Chateaugay ||
 * || November 3 || Battle of Tallushatchee ||
 * || November 4 || Great Britain offers United States direct peace negotiations ||
 * || November 9 || Battle of Talladega ||
 * || November 11 || Battle of Chrysler’s Farm ||
 * || November 16 || British extend blockade to all middle and southern states ||
 * || December 10 || Fort George evacuated and Newark burned by Americans ||
 * || December 18 || Fort Niagara occupied by British ||
 * || December 19-31 || Lewiston, Fort Schlosser, Black Rock, and Buffalo destroyed by the British ||
 * ** 1814 ** || January 22 || Battle of Emuckfau ||
 * || January 24 || Battle of Enotachopco ||
 * || March 27-28 || Battle of Horseshoe Bend ||
 * || March 28 || HMS //Phoebe// and HMS //Cherub// defeat the //Essex// ||
 * || April 11 || Napoleon abdicates French throne ||
 * || April 14 || United States repeals Embargo and Nonimportation Law ||
 * || April 20 || HMS //Orpheus// defeats the //Frolic// ||
 * || April 25 - May 30 || British extend blockade to New England ||
 * || April 29 || The //Peacock// defeats HMS //Epervier// ||
 * || June 28 || The //Wasp II// defeats HMS //Reindeer// ||
 * || July - September || British occupy eastern Maine ||
 * || July 3 || Americans capture Fort Erie ||
 * || July 5 || Battle of Chippewa ||
 * || July 25 || Battle of Lundy's Lane ||
 * || August || U.S. banks suspend specie payments ||
 * || August || United States public credit collapses ||
 * || August 8 || Peace negotiations begin in Ghent ||
 * || August 8 || Great Britain outlines initial peace terms ||
 * || August 9 || The Creeks sign a treaty at Fort Jackson ceding much of their land ||
 * || August 13 and ends September 21 || Siege of Fort Erie begins ||
 * || August 14 || British occupy Pensacola ||
 * || August 15 || Battle of Fort Erie ||
 * || August 19 || British land near Benedict, Maryland ||
 * || August 24 || Battle of Bladensburg ||
 * || August 24-25 || British burn Washington ||
 * || August 28 || British capture Alexandria, Virginia ||
 * || August 28 || Nantucket declares Neutrality ||
 * || September1 || General George Prevost moves south toward Plattsburgh ||
 * || September 4 || Armstrong resigns and Monroe takes over as Secretary of War ||
 * || September 11 || Battle of Plattsburgh ||
 * || September 12-16 || British repulsed at Mobile ||
 * || September 12-14 || Battle of North Point, near Baltimore ||
 * || September13-14 || British bombard Fort McHenry, near Baltimore ||
 * || September 13 || Francis Scott Key writes the Star Spangled Banner ||
 * || September 14 || British abandon attempt to take Baltimore ||
 * || September 17 || Americans sortie from Fort Erie ||
 * || September 26 || British squadron captures General Armstrong ||
 * || October 21 || Great Britain offers peace on basis of //uti possidetis// ||
 * || November 5 || Americans evacuate Fort Erie ||
 * || November 7 || Jackson seizes Pensacola ||
 * || November 11 || Jackson returns to Mobile ||
 * || November 22 || Jackson leaves for New Orleans ||
 * || November 25 || British fleet sails from Jamaica for New Orleans ||
 * || November 27 || Great Britain drops the //uti possidetis// ||
 * || December 14 || British overwhelm American gunboats on Lake Borgne ||
 * || December 15 - January 5 || Hartford Convention ||
 * || December 15 - February 27, 1815 || United States adopts additional internal taxes ||
 * || December 23 || British land their troops below New Orleans ||
 * || December 23 || General Andrew Jackson attacks in a surprise night battle ||
 * || December 23 - January 1 || Preliminary battles around New Orleans ||
 * || December 24 || peace of ghent signed ||
 * || December 28 || United States rejects conscription proposal ||
 * ** 1815 ** || January 8 || Americans defeat British in the Battle of New Orleans ||
 * || February 4 || United States adopts second enemy trade law ||
 * || February 17 || United States rejects National Bank proposal ||
 * || February 17 || Ratifications of the Peace Treaty exchanged and President Madison declares the war at an end ||

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Summary The debate of whether or not to go to war in the early 1800's was a back and forth arguement between the War Hawks and the Federalists.The Federalists were against going to war and the War Hawks were for it.The War Hawks turned out to be the victor but they were not given a quick and easy victory as expected. The majority of the battle was fought on the canadian border and extensively in the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean in Naval battles.In1814 the Treaty of Ghent was signed in France, but despite this the war continued on to 1815 because the treaty had not yet been ratified. Bibligraphy " The war of 1812. Web. 16 Nov 2010. http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.mywarof1812.com/images/splash_1.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.mywarof1812.com/&usg=__-ttkF3FkbE3bO6v1kmzwlVS_zxU=&h=417&w=550&sz=72&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=mMS-UIkG__dRZM:&tbnh=150&tbnw=230&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dwar%2Bof%2B1812%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26biw%3D1059%26bih%3D639%26tbs%3Disch:1&um=1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=575&vpy=131&dur=1375&hovh=195&hovw=258&tx=129&ty=98&ei=VtYITfKAIYP58AafztUb&oei=VtYITfKAIYP58AafztUb&esq=1&page=1&ndsp=13&ved=1t:429,r:2,s:0.   "War of 1812 DVD." BFS. Web. 15 Nov 2010. .    "The war of 1812." Scrape TV. Web. Nov 15 2010. .    "Broadside on end of War of 1812, 1815." Ballads and Posters. Web. 15 Nov 2010. . "", "". "War of 1812 Almanac ." //War of 1812//. "", "". Web. 15 Nov 2010. . Annette, Lamb. "war of 1812." //Thematic Pathfinders for all ages//. Annette Lamb & Larry Johnson, ""7/07. Web. 15 Nov 2010. .