EmpowerU Studio at Scarlet Oaks
300 Great Oaks Drive
Cincinnati Ohio 45241
Thursday, April 24, 2025
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
You think the dissention between the current political parties is bad now?
Learn about the conflicts involving the Federalists and Republican parties which caused The War of 1812. Imagine now if a state refused to send soldiers to a National War and if they did everything they could to impede the prosecution of that war.
Thomas Jefferson’s Republican Party and Alexander Hamilton’s Federalist Party defined and jeopardized–the political life in the young Unites States. The Federalists, although greatly outnumbered managed to subvert the policies of James Madison, the 4th President of the United States. At almost every turn it was like we were almost fighting against ourselves.
The Star Spangled Banner Flag Flying at the Smithsonian
This class will tie together much of our Nation’s early history. The War of 1812 was a local war between Canada (which was under British authority) and the US, as well as Great Britain and many of the Indian Tribes. The war was a byproduct of the Napoleonic Wars which were fought mainly in Europe. America had placed their bets on an overwhelming land victory while the British Army was busy fighting Napolean.
Washington D.C. Burns on August 24, 1814
With Britain competing for control of Europe, both sides understood the importance of disrupting the other’s supply sides. America found itself being stuck right in the middle of important sea routes. With Britain being the largest naval power of the world, was the new Republic in danger of losing its newfound independence? What was the role of the Indian Tribes, and important strong was the great warrior and leader Tecumseh? Much drama to be learned tonight including the background for our National Anthem and the Burning Down of Washington D.C.
Tecumseh
Join us tonight as Dan will teach us about the political struggles that led to a situation that almost destroyed the Young Republic.