Fourth Period: 11:20am to 12:09pm
Fifth Period: 12:49pm to 1:39pm
Sixth Period: 1:42pm to 2:32pm
War of 1812 DBQ Documents
When war came, the United States was not ready for war. The US Navy had only 17 warships, and the British navy was huge. The government got soldiers to fight by promising them money and land. The British blockaded American ports. The Americans could not break through. However, despite difficulties, many still argued that the war was just and necessary. This DBQ asks you to determine whether or not the American declaration of war on the United Kingdom in 1812 was justified.
Before writing, the class will go over the attached documents to help you and your peers better formulate your arguments as to whether or not you think the War of 1812 was justified.
War of 1812 DBQ Quick Write
Take a look at the DBQ documents that have been given to you. Based on the arguments given by President Madison, Samuel Taggart, and the others, do you think the United States was justified in going to war with the United Kingdom? Should the United States have gone to war with the United Kingdom?
In two paragraphs, answer the questions above. The first paragraph should be about whether or not the US was right to want to go to war and the second paragraph should be about whether or not the US should have gone to war.