THE WAR OF 1812
(THE SECOND WAR OF INDEPENDENCE- THE CORPORATE COLONY CONTINUES)
On December 3rd 1775, John Paul Jones hoisted the first American Flag over the Continental Naval Ship Alfred. The first American Flag was the Grand Union Flag. The Grand Union Flag which had thirteen red and white stripes was taken directly from the British East Indian Company Flag. It is from this flag that our current American Flag evolved. The adopting of the Grand Union Flag which in reality is the British East Indian Company Flag was intended to symbolize the fact that the United States of America would be an autonomous Corporate Colony under the authority of the King of England and not an independent nation.
In 1783 the British supposedly recognized
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American independence at the Treaty of Paris. Historians have often stated that the Treaty of Paris was very generous to the United States in terms of recognizing significantly enlarged borders. The justification behind the so-called generosity of the English was the expectation that America would become a major trading partner of England. In the words of the French Foreign Minister Vergennes: " The English buy peace rather than make it " On May 26th 1785, John Adams made an official visit to King George III. At the meeting King George stated: " I was the LAST to consent to the separation but the separation having been made and being inevitable, I always said as I do now that I would be the FIRST to meet the friendship of the United States as an independent power." (King George carefully used the term " Independent Power " and not "Independent Nation".) John Paul Jones was used to dupe the American revolutionaries into accepting the British East Indian Company Flag which was to symbolize the destiny of the United States of America in being an autonomous Corporate Colony and not an independent nation.
The English used the Treaty of Paris as a means of outlining and establishing the role of the United States as a Corporate Colony as they never did truly recognize American independence.
The War of 1812 demonstrated the fact that the Britain never truly recognized American Independence. In this regard it was known as the Second War of Independence. The reason the United States of America was forced to declare War on Britain was the fact that the British were still forcing Americans into the British Royal Navy and were placing trade restrictions on the United States. These were two very clear signs that the British considered the United States a Corporate Colony and not an independent
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nation. On August 24th 1814 the British burned down the United States Capital in Washington D.C. which included setting fire to the White House and other Federal buildings. This attack which was a humiliating defeat for the United States was intended to send a clear message to the Federal Government in regards to accepting the limitations and restrictions of the Corporate Colony. During the Revolutionary War it was the Slave Trader John Paul Jones who would deceive America into adopting the British East Indian Company Flag.
However during the War of 1812 it was the Slave Owner and Anti-Abolitionist Lawyer Francis Scott Key who would create the Anthem for the Corporate Colony Flag. Francis Scott Key wrote the Star Spangled Banner while aboard a British Naval vessel and in the company of three British Naval Officers. Following in the earlier deception of My Country Tis of Thee which was written to the Music of God Save the Queen, the Star Spangled Banner was written to the Music of the British Anacreontic Society Song called Anacreon in Heaven. The Star Spangled Banner was written as a glorification of the American Flag which is a product of the British East Indian Company Flag and a symbol of the United States recognized status as a Corporate Colony of
England. The Star Spangled banner was recognized for official use by the American Navy in 1889 and became the National Anthem by Congressional rule in 1931 when It was signed into effect by President Herbert Hoover. From the time Francis Scott Key wrote the Star Spangled Banner in 1814 and its recognition by the Navy in 1889, My Country Tis of Thee often served as a De facto Anthem. Being set to the melody of God Save the Queen it served as a sign of America's status as a Corporate Colony and Loyalty to the King/Queen of England.
The primary grievances of the United States that led to war with Britain was Britain interfering with trade on the high seas. According to the primary source handout on the war of 1812, “On 7 january 1807, a British Order in Council had prohibited ships from participating in the coastal trade of France and her allies” (34). The embargoes hurt the U.S far more than they did britain. Britain also were inciting Indian attacks on the frontier. But the number one grievance that lead Madison to declare the war was that british ships continually violated the American flag on the great highway of nation.
The American flag has long been a symbol of our country, but there have been certain doubts about its origin. No one really knows who sewed the American flag. The legend of Betsy Ross has been told many times, but some people look upon it as a myth, saying Betsy Ross never even existed. Betsy Ross was indeed a real person who lived in the 1700's, but no one can prove she actually sewed the American Flag.
After the U.S gained their independence form Britain, they faced the greatest obstacle that would threaten their independence. This was a second war fought against Great Britain called the War of 1812. The war was fought on land and on sea and lasted almost three years. There were many forces that led Americans to declare war on Britain in 1812.
For more than 200 years, the American flag has been a big part of the United States. Betsy Ross had been the first, reportedly, to make the American flag. It originally had thirteen stars, representing the first thirteen colonies, but later it ended up with fifty to represent the states in the Union. It is a symbol of our
The colors red, white and blue did not have any real significance in America until their rights for freedom and territory were challenged. "The American flag played no significant role in American life until the Civil War, during the fight at Fort Sumter" (Goldstein 1). Then, to all northerners it became a symbol of pride and an object of "public adoration" (1). The flag was held in such high esteem that the Flag Protection Movement was created in 1890 so that there would be no commercialism of the object(2). The FPM felt as though politicians and merchants were "prostituting" the flag so, in 1900 they joined with the American Flag Association and made a set...
The War of 1812 was considered the United States’ second battle for independence from England. Leading up to the war, tensions between America and the Native American Indians, as well as between America and England, increased rapidly. The Native Americans began attacking American settlements in response to being forced out of their native territory. Conflicts like these continued between American citizens and Native Americans throughout the war as the British were supporting the Native Americans. Due to the contentious relationship between England and America, the British decided to form an alliance with the Native Americans to increase their chances of defeating the Americans. America’s anger continued to grow toward the British because Britain refused to recognize America as an independent country, and because the British had no respect for American citizens. The war lasted for four years, ending with the Treaty of Ghent. There were some positive outcomes of the War of 1812 for America, however there were many negative effects for Native Americans. The War of 1812 ended the conflict between America and England, improved American foreign relations, and aided westward expansion; however Native Americans lost their land to westward moving settlers.
The very first flag contained thirteen stars that were in a circle with the red and white stripes. As the nation grew, so did the flag, until the flag became what we know of today. & nbsp;
The war of 1812 was the unfinished revolution that America was fighting. It was requested by President James Madison to protect American ships and U.S. sailors from being captured by the British. The war also had other purposes such as trying to prevent the British from creating alliances with Native Americans on American Frontier. Some people called this War of 1812, “Mr. Madison’s War,” others viewed it as a “second War of Independence,” a chance for Americans to protect their rights and freedoms. Furthermore, the War Hawks, loudly demanded war as a means to retaliate against the British for the economic outbreak caused by the blockade and for the resistance for Britain’s support of expansion for the United States. Yet, there
First I would like to include some information about our american flag and how it came about. In the British colonies of North America before the Revolution, each of the 13 colonies had its flag. On Jan. 2, 1776, the first flag of the United States was raised at Cambridge, Mass., by George Washington. Known as the Grand Union flag, it consisted of 13 stripes, alternate red and white, with a blue canton bearing the crosses of St. George and St. Andrew. Congress, on June 14, 1777, enacted a resolution “that the Flag of the United States be 13 stripes alternate red and white, that the Union be 13 stars white in a blue field representing a new constellation.” On Jan. 13, 1794, Vermont and Kentucky having been admitted to the Union, Congress added a stripe and a star for each state. Congress in 1818 enacted that the 13 stripes, denoting the 13 original colonies, be restored and a star added to the blue canton for each state after its admission to the Union. All of the states and territories of the United States also have their own flags. Betsy Ross created the first flag. Betsy would often tell her children, grandchildren, relatives, and friends of the fateful day when three members of a secret committee from the Continental Congress came to call upon her. Those representatives, George Washington, Robert Morris, and George Ross, asked her to sew the first flag. This meeting occurred in her home some time late in May 1776. George Washington was then the head of the Continen...
However, some southerners would argue that the initial meaning of the Confederate flag had little association to anything (Prince, n.d.). The flag initially was viewed by many southern natives as a symbol of southern heritage and pride (World Book Student, 2016). As mentioned above, the flag was flown during the Civil War when southern states were attempting to secede from the northern states. For this reason, the flag is symbolic to southern natives because it symbolizes the beliefs of their ancestors; beliefs that many lost their lives for. Therefor, the flag presents a symbol of southern pride and
...entually were unjustified and reasons manipulated. These factors, with others, caused the war of 1812, which finally put to rest the age old conflict between the British and the United States of America.
The American Flag may not look like much but it stands for the loyalty that every citizen in America has for their country. It resembles many people's love for the place they live. It also stands for the knowing that many people would die fighting for our nation. People have been loyal since America was founded and there will always be somebody that will pass on that loyalty to the flag. Another thing the flag stands for is the growing our country has done over many years.
The American Flag was officially recognized by the Flag The resolution decreed that the flag would have 13 alternating red and white stripes, with white stars on a blue field on the flag represent the 50 states in the Union. The white strips symbolize purity and innocence, the red stripes symbolize valor and bravery, and the blue represents vigilance, perseverance, and justice. The Bald Eagle six years the Founding Fathers entered into a debate over what animal would be chosen to represent the nation on the nation emblem. In 1782, the Bald Eagle became the national bird of the United States. Bald Eagle is said to represent strength, courage, freedom, and immortality. The Great Seal of the United States In 1782, the Great Seal was officially
The Flag was first carried in battle at the Brandywine, September 11, 1777. It first flew over foreign territory January 28, 1778, at Nassau, Bahama Islands; Fort Nassau having been captured by the American in the course of the war for independence.
“The Star-Spangled Banner” by Francis Scott Key was written on September 16, 1814 after the bombardment of Fort McHenry. This occurred during the War of 1812, when Britain attacked the United States because British military and navy could now focus on re-conquering America. During the war on September 1814, British troops had invaded Washington D.C. and set the Capitol on fire. One of Key’s friends was taken prisoner so Key, alongside with John S. Skinner, was commissioned to help release his friend from the British navy. Although the request for the freedom of his friend was granted, the British were preparing to attack Baltimore, so they did not let Key and Skinner go. After the invasion of Baltimore, the British bombarded Fort McHenry on