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Here are the teacher pack items for Lead-up to the War of 1812:
Overview In this experience, students learn about the causes of the War of 1812 and the challenges the United States faced in preparing for a war with Great Britain. Then, students write a persuasive argument supporting or opposing the war. Objectives:
When the British Navy bombed the American warship U.S.S. Chesapeake, three sailors were killed. President Jefferson had had enough. He passed the Embargo Act, which he hoped would stop the British by cutting off their food and supplies. Unfortunately, the Embargo Act didn’t work in stopping the British and actually caused great economic harm to the United States.
When James Madison was elected President in 1809, he repealed the Embargo Act and tried to use diplomacy to improve relations with Britain. When these efforts failed to resolve the issues, Americans called for war. In 1812 President James Madison asked Congress to declare war against Great Britain, thereby beginning the War of 1812.
Objectives:
Think about what life was like in the year 1812. What do you think would have been some of the biggest challenges to fighting a war at that time?
Discuss with students their responses and some of the questions that students asked others. Students might reply that communication would have been difficult because of the lack of technology, weapons and war ships were rudimentary, transporting troops and supplies would have been a challenge, and injuries and disease would have been difficult to treat. Accept any reasonable answers from students.
