In this lesson, our instructor Elizabeth Turro gives an introduction on period IV: James Madison and the War of 1812. She talks about Election of 1808, what challenges Madison face, the westward expansion and clashes with Native Americans, Tenskwatawa: the prophet, and Tecumseh: the shooting star. She also explains Florida and war fever, the causes of war and divisions, the War of 1812, Mr. Madison's War and the map of the war. The other key points she mentioned are the White House Burns in 1814, the revolt of New England and the effects of the war of 1812.
James Madison won the presidency (Jefferson’s Secretary of State) despite discontent over Embargo Act that was passed during Jefferson’s presidency
Before leaving office, Jefferson approved a bill ending this “peaceable coercion”
Foreign policy challenges from France and Britain for Madison
The British continued to assist Indians in Ohio River Valley, a violation of the Treaty of Paris
The War of 1812 broke out and exposed sectional tensions
The war threatened the unity of the nation but the union stayed together & as result the U.S. gained respect of other nations
Period IV: James Madison and the War of 1812
Lecture Slides are screen-captured images of important points in the lecture. Students can download and print out these lecture slide images to do practice problems as well as take notes while watching the lecture.