Tennessee in the War of 1812-- Part 1: More of An Expansion Thing

From the Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture.

Tennessee proudly gave its support to the United States upon the declaration of the War of 1812 in June 1812, but it seemed unlikely that the landlocked state would see much action.  Plus, being so, United States claims of maritime rights and impressment would have little impact.

However, the thirst for expansion into British-owned Canada in the north and Spanish Florida did bear on Tennessee.  The acquisition of Florida could open economic opportunities along the Gulf of Mexico.

Then, there was the Indian question, the Creeks most notably.

--Brock-Perry