7.2 Notes "The War of 1812"

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Main ideas of this section:

• In 1812 the United States was at war with Britain and was unprepared from the unset.
• Even though the last battle of the war, the Battle of New Orleans, took place two weeks after the war had officially ended, the American victory there instilled a strong sense of national pride.

After reading you should be able to:

• Describe the major events of the War of 1812.
• Outline the agreements made in the peace treaty that ended the war.
• Explain why the American victory led to an increase in nationalism and pride.

source: Glencoe, The American Journey