War Of 1812 Dbq Essay

Let us talk politics, a subject matter that many avoid due to some find it to be complicated, unfair and most of all dirty. Nevertheless, some will agree that some unfairness is necessary to get what you want, which is a success in a winning campaign, rather it is to become secretary of state or president. Meanwhile, we will be discussing the dirtiest presidential campaign during the 1800's. Also, the topics we will be going over are the political developments that took place during the Jefferson administration. We will also talk about international events that impact the United States during the Jefferson and Madison administration.
This essay will also cover the primary causes of the American decision to declare war on Great Britain in 1812. Lastly, we will discuss the important outcome of the war of 1812 on the United States. Therefore, proving that History continues to repeat itself. Meanwhile, the major political developments that took place during Jefferson administration was Jefferson, and the Republicans gained power for the first time, and for that reason, Thomas Jefferson considered the election to be a Revolution.
Nevertheless, while many changes such as Jefferson reversing the policies of the Federalist Party, many other changes took

place and because of Jefferson in office. Jefferson also brought about another change which was the Whiskey Tax. The Whiskey Tax was specifically for farmers who grew grain to produce whiskey. However, the farmers were not very fond of Jefferson's decision and felt the tax was wrong and later put an end to it. He also made individuals aware of their rights and how to use them. Another significant change he made was lowering property rights for voting.
On the other hand, it wasn’t a smooth ride for Jefferson; the international events impacted the United States during the Jefferson and Madison administrations. Hence the first foreign episode involved Jefferson war with the Barbary pirates due to the pirates capturing the American ships and holding their crewmen for money, therefore demanding pay regarding the tribute to the Barbary rulers.
Meanwhile, Jefferson refused to pay tribute to the Barbary pirates in which the western nations had paid bribes to other Barbary states, which included Morocco, Algeria, Tunis, and Tripolitania to keep them from harassing American merchant ships and capturing their soldiers. Eventually, the bribes were not enough, the war was declared on Great Britain in 1812 due to refusing to stop seizing America ships that traded with France and due to the continuance of capturing American soldiers for ransom.
To summarize the outcome of the war of 1812, about the United States proved to be effective and successful. Even though many people felt innocent lives were taken for nothing, America’s outcome was very profound. Matter of fact; It was American’s second war of Independence. The United States also had success in warding off the British armies and navies.
In conclusion, many things occurred and not all were legit, some played dirty during the 1800’s to get positive results.

For instance, things that were done were bitter partisan battles between Federalist John Adams and Republican Thomas Jefferson, rumors of disunion and civil war. Yet considering the 1800’s being the dirtiest political election each had a role in justifying why their actions were justified and it was mainly to keep the British from violating America’s rights on high seas. As far as America fear during the 1800 political election Jefferson and his supporters feared the new government would gain control and men such as Alexander Hamilton, who was said to be bewitched and perverted would gain

control.
Nevertheless, the actions of the 1800 political election do compare with some of the modern presidential elections, for example, political candidates are still ridiculing each other and assassinating each other credibility about what they can do for our country. Also, there are still foreign affairs that hasn’t been addressed properly, speaking in terms of the Russians and all the issues that are coming forth about our tweeting president, Donald Trump. However, in my opinion there will always be a divided nation even though many disagree or perhaps really don’t care, when all else fails it is still about the people and what they chose to do to make America better and or what Donald Trump says, “Making America Better Again”, which in fact any way you look at it the people still must get involved and that has been a war within itself.