The_Early_Republic_James_Madison_and_the_War_of_1812_Causes

James Madison 1809-1817
(page 9&10)

 4th President of the U.S.
 Declared war on Britain

 British ships continue to
seize U.S. ships.

 British troops in Canada
encourage Native
Americans to attack
American settlements.

The War of 1812 (page 9&10)

 In retaliation, British
troops occupy Washington,
D.C. and burn down the
White House.

The War of 1812 (page 9&10)

 Britain will no longer  Americans proved they
search American ships could protect their
and Americans independence.
promised to respect
British Canada.