Causes Of The War Of 1812 Dbq

1. Looking ahead #1 In 1801 Thomas Jefferson and his followers took control of the national government. Jefferson anticipated a society of industrial towns, city mobs of Europe, independent farmers, and happily free from the workshops (Brinkley, 181). Jefferson promoted republican simplicity and proposed limited power of the federal government and urged authority prominently at the state level. Their vision proved to be long and tedious and did not come without obstacles. The American economy became diversified and complex. Expanding industrialism proved to be a problem, the idea of an agricultural society was impossible to maintain with the growth of cities and commerce. Rather than Americans embracing cultural farm life, the were moving
towards nationalism. Although difficult the republicans were able to incorporate their political ideas into a reality. Jefferson was able to break down the bureaucratic power structure the federalist had created. Another important accomplishment was Jefferson’s promised in many aspects that the federal government would not be an important force in American life. One aspect the Americans didn’t agree with was Jefferson’s tendency to exercise national authority. Despite the national authority trends, the Republicans adjusted and accepted them, by doing this they became a primary part of the transformation of American life. Eventually however as the nation shifted toward the transformation into an urban industrial society, Jefferson’s agrarian republic proved to be unsuccessful.
2. Looking ahead #3 One conflict was in north America, Native American populations were committed to protecting their land and their trade.
As a result of the expansion of white settlement westward stretching far beyond the Mississippi river conflict between white settlers and the Native Americans was inevitable(Brinkley,202). As a result, the tribes formed relationships with the British forces in Canada and the Spanish forces in Florida. During that time there was European conflict on the seas, ultimately, the Indians conflict became part of the European conflict, which was one of the main causes of the war of 1812. Another event that led to the war of 1812 was a series of trade restrictions. The new trade restrictions enforced by Britain prevented Americans from trading with France. Also, The British navy which was known for its low pay and terrible conditions most of the navy was “impressed” into service (Brinkley, 203). The servicemen remained unhappy and most of the time if given the opportunity the men aboard would desert the ship. The American Indians were supported by the British military, in lieu of their support, the army would offer armed resistance to the expansion of Americans to the northwest. Lastly the issue of the united states wanting to annex Canada. The powerful motivation for the Americans was the need to uphold national honor in response to the
British.

3. Recall and Reflect #1 The second Great awakening roots from conservative theologians in the 1790s, who wanted to fight the spread of religious rationalism and restore church establishments to rejuvenate their organizations. Despite the conflicting message of the second great awakening it was clear individuals must readmit god and Christ into their daily lives, combine more active piety, and most importantly the growth of different sects and denominations, this helped create an acceptance that men and women could belong to different churches but still be committed to the same Christian faith(Brinkley,185) the second great awakening had a significant impact on women, African Americans, and native Americans. An important part of the Second great awaking was a large number of women.
Young women out populated men in many regions most men moved west, women, however, were bound by their marriage unable to have a clear future. Even in places with no shortage of men women converged in large numbers suggesting a change in economic roles. Movement of industrial work out of the home a large part of women’s contribution to the family was shifted into the factory, this movement inhibited older women, this was one of their important social roles. During the adjustments the women relied on religious enthusiasm, it helped satisfy their loss and transition the most important aspect of this transition, however, was new activities within the church where the women ended up playing important
roles Revivalism was most widespread within white society. Despite being common in a white society revivals were open to people of all races, in particular, African Americans who embraced the new religion and attended services. From the black society emerged prominent preachers who were popular among the slave community(Brinkley,188). Black revival meetings in Virginia created a plan by Gabriel Prosser were a slave rebellion and attack of Richmond would occur, eventually, The plan was terminated when discovered. Despite the newfound openness racial unrest in the south was still prominent. Revivalism was also strong with Native Americans, the military defeats the Indians suffered during the American revolution created a sense of crisis. The 1790’s-1800’s became an era of Indian religious intensity and prophecy (Brinkley,188).

4. Recall and Reflect #2 Conflict with the courts after Jefferson’s first inauguration led to an important judicial decision that would forever change the history of our nation forever. Federalist stated the the supreme court had authority to nullify acts of congress and the court was able to exercise the power of judicial review. In 1803 William Marbury was named justice of peace his commission, however, was never sent to him, the new secretary of state James Madison refused to send over the commission to Marbury. After Marbury appealed to the supreme court, the court found that He had a right to his commission, however, the court did not have authority of Madison to deliver it (Brinkley,195). The long-term significance of Marbury Vs. Madison ruling was that it separated the judicial branch from the executive branch. The supreme court no longer had power over the executive branch this case proved to be significant in defining the separation of powers between the different governmental branches.