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Impressment of Sailors
The Royal Navy's Impressment of sailors involved officials stopping American ships, inspecting personnel, and capturing criminal sailors from British ships. -
Washington's Proclamation of Neutrality
In 1793, George Washington issued the Neutrality Proclamation to resolve the US's policy in response to the European war, preventing further conflicts for America. -
Jay Treaty
The Jay Treaty ended hatred between the United States and Britain, allowing America to create a strong economy and expand its retail interests. -
Washington's Farewell Address
After 20 years of service in America, President George Washington wrote his Farewell Address to his friends and citizens. -
Chesapeake-Leopard Affair
On June 22, 1807, the British frigate HMS Leopard fired a shot across its bow and three shots at the American frigate USS Chesapeake. The significance of this event is that the Chesapeake-Leopard disagreement increased tensions between the United States and Britain, eventually to the War of 1812. -
Embargo Act
In reaction to British and French problems harming US commerce ships, Thomas Jefferson passed legislation in the United States Congress to block ports for exports and restrict imports from Britain. The significance of this event is that the collapse of the American economy produced more economic changes, the War of 1812, and weakened American republicanism. -
War Hawks
The War Hawks were a group of young explorers known as the Hawks who got elected to the United States Congress and were anxious for war with Great Britain. Escalated tensions among both of the 19th-century powerhouses, arguing for war. This was a significant event in history because the Hawks' patriotic enthusiasm and anti-British attitude fueled the War of 1812. -
Tecumseh (Battle of Tippecanoe)
Along the banks of the Tippecanoe, there was a conflict between American soldiers and Native American warriors. This was significant because it was a crucial victory for the United States, putting an end to Tecumseh's confederacy and avoiding a large-scale Native American conflict. -
War of 1812
The War of 1812 was a war between the United States and the United Kingdom that arose as a result of the British seizure of French and allied ports during the Napoleonic Wars. This was significant in American history by creating a new feeling of pride and loyalty in the American people. -
Tecumseh-Capture of Detroit
Major-General Sir Isaac Brock conducted the Battle of Detroit, which was a historic incident in the War of 1812. This was significant because Michigan territory was recognized as a part of Britain, allowing Shawnee leader Tecumseh to increase his attacks against American barriers. -
Hartford Convention
The Hartford Convention was an assembly of the New England Federalists who were opposed to the actions of the federal government. This was significant because the meeting justified anti-war views and put pressure on the United States by advocating modifications to the constitution and required a two-thirds majority vote to declare war. -
Treaty of Ghent
The Ghent Treaty, signed by British and American delegates, effectively ended the conflict between the United States and Britain. This was significant because is ended conflicts between the U.S. and Britain. -
Battle of New Orleans
The British Army and the United States Army fought a combat in New Orleans' French Quarter. This was significant because it marked the final battle of the War of 1812.