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William Henry Harrison appointed governor of the Indiana Territory
He was appointed by President Jefferson to solve the “Indian Problem” where the natives could convert themselves to being settled farmers and become a part of white culture, or move west of the Mississippi River. -
Napoleonic Wars
Full-scale conflict that led to the British and French taking steps to prevent America from trading and helping the other. -
Battle of Trafalgar
A British fleet has destroyed the French Navy, due to being unable to challenge Britain, Napoleon pressured England through economic measures. This led to the creation of the “Continental System”, which was created in order to close Europe to British trade. -
Deserters from British Navy
British Navy was named “floating hell” due to it’s low payment, flogging, and terrible conditions, few volunteered and many were forced into the navy, they led to many people deserting at any given chance. The deserters joined the American Merchant marine/American Navy, which led to the British claiming the right to seize and search ships in order the reobtain the deserters. -
Leonard VS Chesapeake
the British went to stricter extremes on an American Naval vessel sailing from Norfolk. This ship had contained many alleged deserters, the American ship “Chesapeake” and the British ship “Leonard” had encountered each other. When the American ship commander, James Barron refused to allow the search of his ship, the British vessel opened fire. Barron was forced to surrender and this led to four men being taken from the American ship. -
Embargo Act of 1807
Prohibited American ships from leaving the United States to go to any other nation’s port in the world. -
Election of 1808
James Madison, father of the Constitution and Jefferson’s Secretary of State won the presidential election over the Federalist candidate Charles Pinckney. -
Non-Intercourse Act
Act passed by Jefferson shortly before his presidency ended, to reopen trade with all countries except Great Britain and France. -
Macon's Bill No. 2
Repealed the Non-Intercourse Act, allowing trade relations with Great Britain and France -
Fort at Baton Rouge Seized
American settlers in West Florida seized the Spanish fort at Baton Rouge and requested the government to annex it. After President Madison agreed the government began planning how to gain control of the rest of Florida. -
War Hawk Congress
War Hawks elected into congress. They formed a favor of war in the House of Representatives. -
The Battle of Tippecanoe
During Tecumseh's absence from Prophetstown, Harrison and his 1,000 soldiers provoked a bloody battle with Indians. Both sides suffered heavy losses but Harrison drove off the natives and burned the town. This battle left the Indian Confederacy in disarray and caused many of the Prophet’s followers to lose faith as they had believed his magic would protect them. -
Westward Expansion/War of 1812
In North America, a result of the westward expansion of white settlement which was stretching to the Mississippi River and beyond, which collided with the Native Americans. The Indian conflicts became intertwined with the European conflicts and helped cause the war of 1812. -
Declaring War
President Madison approved a declaration of war against Great Britain. -
The Battle of the Thames
William Henry Harrison won a victory which resulted in the death of Tecumseh. This weakened the Native American forces and diminished their ability to defend the Northwest region of the country. -
The Battle of Horseshoe Bend
Andrew Jackson and his men temporarily abandoned plans for an invasion of Florida to pursue the Creek Indians who had been attacking settlers near the border. The Americans ruthlessly killed native women and children along warriors which resulted in the Creeks ceding their land to the United States. -
British Invasion
British invaded Washington, set fire to buildings, proceed to Baltimore. -
Bombardment of Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland is bombarded by the British, which brings about the creation of "The Star Spangled Banner". -
Pensacola
Andrew Jackson and his men seized the Spanish fort at Pensacola. -
Hartford Convention
Angry Federalists discuss adding amendments to protect New England in exchange for not seceding. -
Treaty of Ghent
Peace negotiations are made to end the conflicts. -
Battle of New Orleans
Andrew Jackson holds back the British forces. -
Commercial Treaty
Allowed the United States to trade with England and much of the British Empire. -
The Rush-Bagot Agreement
This treaty regulated naval armaments on the Great Lakes and demilitarized the border between the US and Canada.
