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Chesapeake-Leopard Affair
Crew of the Leopard pursued, attacked and boarded the American frigate looking for deserters from the British Navy -
Embargo Act
Jefferson's attempt at "peaceful coercion" resulted in economic disaster for merchants -
Non-Intercourse Act
Lifted all embargoes on American shipping except for those bound for British or French ports -
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War of 1812
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Battle of Frenchtown
Largest American loss in War of 1812 -
Battle of Lake Erie
British naval attack repulsed by Capt. Perry -
Battle of Plattsburgh
U.S. secured northern border -
Hartford Convention
Federalists met to discuss their grievances concerning the ongoing War of 1812 and the political problems arising from the federal government's increasing power -
Treaty of Ghent
Ended war of 1812 -
Battle of New Orleans
Jackson's forces defeated British -
Rush–Bagot Treaty
Provided for a large demilitarization of lakes along the international boundary, where many British naval arrangements and forts remained