America's Road to War By smwomack5 Jun 22, 1807 The British navy takes sailors from the US Navy ship to Chesapeake. USS Chesapeake (1800-1813) Dec 22, 1807 The United States responds to impressment by passing the Embargo Act. Embargo Act of 1807 Jan 9, 1809 Congress passed the Non-Intercourse Act. Non-Intercourse Act Nov 4, 1811 When the twelfthCongress convenes, Kentucky representative Henry Clay leads the call for war against Britain. War Hawks Jun 18, 1812 The United States declares war against Great Britain. The War of 1812
