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Washington's Proclamation of Neutrality
The Proclamation of Neutrality was issued by Washington on Aprill 22, 1793 because America was not prepared for war. This policy declared that the United States would remain neutral with Britain and France and threatened any legal proceedings and warned any U.S. citizen against helping either side during the conflict If they do, they will be prosecuted by the government. This was issued by Washington because he wanted to focus on the growth of the United States economically. This policy failed . -
Jay Treaty
The John Jay Treaty was signed of November 19, 1794. This treaty forced Great Britain to retreat from the Northwest Territory and stop seizing American ships. It was signed between the U.S. and Great Britain that helped the oncoming war from happening. It maintained peace, assured economic/trading prosperity, and preserved the neutrality between Great Britain and the United States. This contributed to the war because America felt as if Great Britain had a slight chance of becoming powerful. -
Washington's Farewell Address
Washington's Farewell Address was very significant because he warned Americans of the catastrophic effects of political parties such as destroying the nation, causing division, and being subversive towards the Union. Also, Washington mentioned foreign alliances and/or affairs. He believed that foreign affairs should be minimized because that will decrease chances of conflicts with other countries. He wants the United States to remain neutral with other countries to keep the peace. -
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Impressment of Sailors
The Impressment of sailors have been going on for a while, but it really got serious between 1803-1812 leading up to the war. The impressment of sailors is a practice of Britain's Royal Navy to board American ships and seize the sailors. At most 10,000 Americans were seized by Great Britain. They did this to get the Americans to fight against their own country and seize the American ships. This definitely caused a lot of tension between Great Britain and the U.S. leading up to the War of 1812. -
Chesapeake-Leopard Affair
The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair correlated with Great Britain's HMS fourth-rate HMS Leopard and America's Frigate USS Chesapeake. The Leopard crew boarded the American frigate and attacked trying to find renegades from the Royal Navy after the impressment. The Americans did not try hard to fight the Leopard crew which just made things worse. This affair really emphasized and highlighting the hostilities of both countries. The relationship between Great Britain and the U.S. was demeaned. -
Embargo Act 1807
The Embargo Act of 1807 was Thomas Jefferson and the U.S. Congress' way of trying to prevent Americans from trading in the foreign ports. The purpose of the Act was to give Great Britain and France the bad end of the stick, but it actually had the opposite effect. It affected the American industry and business depleted. This increased hostility between the U.S. and Great Britain and France. -
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War Hawks
The War Hawks happened from 1810 all the way up to the war two years later. The War Hawks were a group of republican Congressmen who urged America to declare war on Great Britain, invade Great Britain, and the kick the Spanish out of Florida for good. The War Hawks had territory in the Southwest which further encouraged them to do what they did. The War Hawks believed Britain was helping the Indians, and they didn't like that. -
Tecumseh
Tecumseh wanted to negotiate with the United States to stop expanding westward into the native land. However, things did not go according to plan, and the negotiation failed. Tecumseh gathered up a group of natives and created violence. Tecumseh fled with his army and joined Britain, the common American enemy because they needed Britain's help. -
War of 1812
The War of 1812 was Great Britain and some Native Americans against the United States. It started mainly because Britain caused restrictions on U.S. trade, violated Maritime rights, kidnapped their sailors, and hindered the westward expansion America tried to pursue. America ultimately attacks Canda, a former British colony. It was fought in the U.S., Canada, and high seas. It lasted for about 2 and 3/4ths years. America did gain control of the northwest territory by the end of the war, -
Tecumseh War
The Tecumseh War II is known as the Battle of Thames. He led his confederacy alongside Britain this time to attempt to seize America from expanding into the Native Territory. Once again, he was defeated because Britain decided to flee and not aid Tecumseh and his confederacy. Tecumseh was ultimately killed during this battle. Colonel Richard Mentor Johnson led America to their victory -
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Hartford Convention
The Hartford Convention lasted for a little over a year. This convention took place in secret at the Old State House in Hartford Connecticut. Here the 26 members of the New England Federalist Party discussed the injustice effects of the War of 1812 as well as chaos within the federal government. They strictly discussed their opposition to the James Madison Administration. The 26 members were desperate in seeking help from the government to get their economy and trade above high waters. -
Treaty of Ghent
The Treaty of Ghent was signed by America and Britain's representatives in Ghent, Belgium. This treaty officially ended the War of 1812.This treated was ratified. All the conquered Northwest territory had to be given back to its rightful owner. Because of this treaty, there would also be a boundary established between the United States and Canada. This treaty kept the peace until 15 days later. Succeeding the signing of the treaty, the Battle of New Orleans occurred. -
Battle of New Orleans
This battle was the final battle occurring in the War of 1812. The news spread slowly, so Andrew Jackson had been kept in the dark about the signing of the Treaty of Ghent. Once again, Great Britain and the United States was at conflict with each other. The United States did win the battle due to Britain not being prepared and suitable for the battle. The United States came out on top during Jackson's presidency until 13 years later.