Impacts of the War of 1812
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War of 1812 Impacts of the war & Star Spangled Banner
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War of 1812Impacts of the war & Star Spangled Banner
Impact of the War of 1812
➢ It helped create a sense of National Pride
➢ Established a clear land border with Canada
➢ It gave the US control of the Great Lakes
Impact of the War of 1812
➢ Some changes were made to strengthen the nation and prevent the same mistakes○ A national bank was reestablished
○ Infrastructure was put in place - canals, turnpikes, factories so that America would become more economically independent.
Impact of the War of 1812
○ A tax on manufactured goods called a tariff was put in place to help boost the economy and prevent a national debt after the war.
The Star Spangled Banner
Francis Scott Key, a US lawyer was a prisoner on a British War ship during the bombing of Fort McHenry in Baltimore Harbor.
After 24 hours of bombing the smoke cleared and the US Flag was still flying over the fort.
The Star Spangled Banner
Key was overjoyed and wrote a poem describing the scene.
It became a popular song.
In 1931 it was titled “The Star Spangled Banner” and became the national anthem.
