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Impressment of sailors
The Impressment of sailors was a military draft, although it was more of a kidnapping situation. This showed that the British didn't respect Americans and their freedom, by seizing the American ships, taking the soldiers, and forcing them into the British Navy. This made the Impressment one major cause of the War of 1812 with more than 15,000 U.S. sailors forced to their navy. -
Washington’s Proclamation of Neutrality
Washington formally announced the Proclamation of Neutrality, declaring the nation a neutral party in the France and Great Britain conflict. He did this because he knew that America didn't have the resources, money, or military needed to fight a war. Since both nations were trying to get America to join them, he decided it was best to trade with them both for the time being to prevent any issues. -
Jay Treaty
The Jay Treaty was created after Great Britain had seized American ships that were going to France. This treaty was to allow a withdrawal of British soldiers from their western forts and had agreed to pay the damages made from 1793 to 1794. -
Washington’s Farewell Address
Washington stated in his Farewell Address that there should be no permanent alliances with foreign nations. He said this because he knew that if there were any the U.S. would have to help them if they were at war. He made sure this was known since he was deciding to leave office after 20 years. This was a leading factor in the War of 1812 because it put the U.S. in a state where they were against all war, even though they were the ones who declared the war. -
Chesapeake-Leopard Affair
The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair was an international diplomatic incident happening between the American Naval and British Naval that had took place during the American Civil War. This was where the British Leopard warship was attacking the American USS Chesapeake ship. This later led to the Embargo Act. -
Embargo Act 1807
The Embargo Act had been signed and declared by Thomas Jefferson. This was passed to stop trading with foreign countries and to show them that they needed America and couldn't survive without them. They did this to show independence but it had backfired and hurt them more than anyone else. -
War Hawks
The War Hawks was composed of young politicians from the west and south elected to the U.S. Congress in 1810. They had seen how Britain was treating the Americans and this had led to the War Hawks going against the British to influence America to declare war with Britain. -
Tecumseh
Tecumseh was chief of the Indians, he had warned the Americans that they needed to keep the current border if they wanted to venture into any more land. William Henry Harrison decided not to listen and warned the Indians to build their army. Although they decided to go ahead and fight, winning the battle. -
Tecumseh
Tecumseh joined the Indians with Great Britain's forces after their previous battle to get back at the U.S. since they both disliked them. This resulted in the war of the United States against Britain and the Indians. In the end, the U.S. won, gaining control of the Northwest. -
War of 1812 Begins
The War of 1812 was between the United States and Great Britain. Britain had been violating the U.S. maritime rights, and using impressment, so they decided to fight back because they wanted their rights back and knew it was wrong. -
Hartford Convention
The Hartford Convention was a meeting in Hartford, Connecticut which was held by the Federalist Party. At this convention, they discussed the political problems being brought about. They believed that the issues could be fixed if the federal government protected New England and supported them. -
Treaty of Ghent
The Treaty of Ghent helped to end the War of 1812. It was signed by the American and British representatives in Ghent, Belgium. This treaty gave back all conquests to each nation since they were tired of fighting. -
Battle of New Orleans
Even though the Treaty of Ghent had been signed the Battle of New Orleans was started between the American and British troops since they were unaware of the signing. This led to the United States winning the final major battle of the War of 1812.