The+War+of+1812

Despite the best efforts of American presidents such as Washington, Adams, and Jefferson to maintain a neutral position between warring France and Great Britain, America finally becomes a part of the fray by 1812. Due in part to America's belief that Great Britain is assisting Native Americans in conflicts with settlers in the Northwest Territory, as well as capturing American merchant ships and forcing its sailors into military service for Great Britain, America under it's newly elected president, James Madison, finds itself at war again against Great Britain.

=Objective=
 * Identify the factors leading up to America's declaration of war agasint Great Britain in 1812
 * Analyze the immediate and long terms effects of the War of 1812 on America.

War of 1812 Immersion