The+War+Of+1812+Children's+Book.

=Children's Book!= OUTLINE.

**Privateers-** In that case, people in the U.S. volunteered to be American privateers, or also known as warships to attack enemy ships that carried merchants, or goods. **Early Blunders (2pp)-** Page #1: At the beginning of this war, like always, there are some early blunders, but not for the Americans, for the British. One of them is the Battle of Lake Erie because one person named Perry took all of their power away. Page #2: Another time was in 1813, when Great Britain lost the Battle of the Thames. Since most of the Indians joined Great Britain, Tecumseh did too. Therefore, during the battle, he lost his life. **Washington, D.C. (2 pp)-** Page #1: Britain now lost two battles, but still won’t give up. They are planning to attack Washington, D.C. because it’s on their way to the West where they also plan to take over. Page #2: They planned it and they did it. Great Britain burned down Washington, D.C. because we burned down their capital. President Madison and his wife, Dolley Madison, barley escaped. Luckily, the weather stopped most British forces because suddenly, an odd hurricane hit Washington, D.C. and an odd tornado formed! __Page #1__: In Baltimore, the British tried to take over. Even though America got bombed pretty badly by the British, they never gave up hope which caused them to win! They had at least 100 bombs that they set off non-stop! However, they fail to take over Fort McHenry, which guards the harbor so then they just don't attack. __Page #2__: However, the British failed to take over Fort McHenry, which guards the harbor so that they can't attack and give up. This is good for America because we won without fighting. __Page #3__: In some way, this fight was actually good to our country because it was the fight that inspired Francis Scott Key to write the Star-Spangled Banner. __Page #4__: You may notice that the Star-Spangled Banner is based on the fight and is also supported by the war, but the point is that it proved to other countries that you don't always have to win, it's just fighting for your freedom and also, being brave, just like in the Star-Spangled Banner...
 * Intro-** There once was a war that no one really knew about and was kind of like a little bug on your car's windshield whippers. It goes a little something like this...
 * Britain and France at War-** In 1803, Great Britain and France got mad at eachother and then they broke out into war. The United States once again, found itself stuck in the middle of this war and there was no way to get out of it.
 * Britain and France decision about imports from USA-** Both Britain and France decided that to win the war, they needed to stop other countries, like the United States, from supplying war materials to the enemy.
 * Impressment-** So what they did was that they forced any enemies to serve on the British war ships. Europeans called this terrible thing of forcing enemies into their army and navy impressment.
 * Chesapeake incident-** An example of this impressment is the Chesapeake incident. What happened was that a British ship stopped the U.S. Navy ship, called Chesapeake, and took the sailors by force.
 * Embargo Act-** In December of 1807, the Congress passed the Embargo Act, which is when we aren't able to trade with different countries.
 * Did the Embargo act work?-** The Embargo Act didn't work and was forgotten. All it did for people was lose the pleasure of it actually working out.
 * Why did British help Indian Nations?-** Since the Britishe didn't want to fight the U.S.A., they supported the Western Indians a military so they can somewhat gain control.
 * Who was Tecumseh?-** When the Britishe got there, they met Techumseh, who was the most inspired and talented Indian leader of the Shawnee tribe.
 * What was his dream?-** His dream was to unite all American Indians of the Northwest territory, the south and the Eastern Mississippi Valley into one group to be against American settlers.
 * Battle of Tippecanoe-** Then suddenly, the Battle of Tippecanoe began when the Indians attacked Harrison's camp in the early morning on November 6, 1811. This started a minor war between the Indians and the Americans.
 * Impact on Tippecanoe on Tecumseh's Dream-** The Battle of Tippecanoe broke the power of Tecumseh's Indian uniting, which also ruined his dream because he lost the support that he needed.
 * War Hawks Point-of-View-** After that was over, many Americans were certain that Britain was responsible for encouraging the Indians to fight the U.S. forces in the west. The proof was in the newspaper. (show newspaper.)
 * The opposition's point-of-view-** There were two points of veiws to this story, but one of them is important which is the opposition's, or the other person you're fighting's, point of veiw. Their veiw was to be more friendly with Britain, rather than fight in the war with them or with others.
 * The President, the reasons, the vote-** After that was settled, President James Madison faced the difficulty of continuing the trade war. So, he concluded that Britain was in war with America, but to make this official, everyone took a vote to see if they wanted war or not. Unfortunatly, the votes for the war won, so everyone declared war and is now known as the war of 1812!
 * US at beginning of war compared to Britain-** Page #1: Since the U.S. declared war, they needed a very strong military. This is different with Britain because at the beginning of the war, they already had a strong military; well, stronger than the U.S.
 * Baltimore, Ft McHenry, Francis Scott Key, etc (4-6pp)-**

"O'er the land of the free, and the home of the brave."
 * Conclusion-** In the end, it all worked out with America. We won and then everyone was relieved. Now, when you look at the War of 1812, I hope that you will always, always, always, remember this story. THE END!
 * Lyrics to SSB-** Check out the lyrics to the Star-Spangled Banner and also my very own version!

O! say can you see by the dawn's early light, What so proudly we hailed at the twlight's last gleaming, Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight, O'er the ramparts we watch'd, were so gallantly streaming. And the Rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there; O! say does that Star-Spangled Banner yet wave, O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave.

We're so proud and delighted, for the rocket's last gleaming. Whoose bright stripes and white stars, through the terrible fight. For the soliders we watched, were so proud for the end of screaming. And the rocket's golden glare, the bombs shooting in the air. Gave proof through the fight, and our flag was still there. O! You can see that Star-Spangled Banner yet wave! For the land of the free, and the home of the brave!
 * Your interpretation-** O, you can see the night sky, and the dawn's early light,