War of 1812
- Due Dec 7, 2020 by 11:59pm
- Points 20
- Submitting a text entry box
- Available after Nov 30, 2020 at 1pm
8.H.2.1 - Explain the impact of economic, political, social, and military conflicts on the development of the US.
Goal Question: How did the decisions of President Madison, related to protecting American ships and settlers, affect the United States?
The US desires More land to the North
Madison sends expeditions into Canada to settle land that is disputed.
England sees this as an opportunity to declare war and restore rule over the their former colonies.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50_iRIcxsz0
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Assignment: After watching the video:
1.What decisions made by president Madison lead to war?
2. Why do you think the British burned the White House?
3. What did the President's wife do to preserve history?
4. The Battle of New Orleans took place after there was a truce treaty, Why do you think it happened?
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