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Washington's Proclamation of Neutrality
Declared the nation neutral in the conflict between France and Great Britain. It threatened legal proceedings against any American providing assistance to any country at war. -
Jay Treaty
Sought to settle outstanding issues between the two countries that had been left unresolved since American independence, Great Britain and The United States of America. -
Washington's Farewell Address
Thirty-two page handwritten address that warned against long-term alliances with other nations. Also discussed the dangers of divisive party politics. -
Tecumseh's Confederation
A leader of the Shawnee who attempted to unite American Indian tribes west of the Appalachian Mountains into a confederation. He believed that the land did not belong to a single tribe, he believed that it belonged to the Master of Life, the Shawnee's principal God. -
Chesapeake-Leopard Affair
Naval engagement off the coast of Norfolk, Virginia between the British Warship HMS Leopard and the American USS Chesapeake. Contributing factor to the start of the War of 1812. -
Embargo Act of 1807
Law passed by the United States Congress and signed by the President Thomas Jefferson. It prohibited American ships from trading in all foreign ports. It was intended to punish Britain and France for interfering with American trade while the two European powers were at war with each other, but the embargo ended up harming American much more than it did other nations. -
War Hawks
A War Hawk is a term used in politics for someone favoring war in a debate over whether to go to war, or whether to continue or escalate an existing war. A group of pro-war Republicans led by the Speaker of the House Henry Clay. -
Impressment of American Sailors
Most important cause of the War of 1812 for many Americans. The British were forcefully placed into service on British ships. This was a cause of the War because it emphasized the fact that the British did not respect American sovereignty. Britain impressed more than 15,000 U.S. sailors from 1793 and 1812 to supplement their fleet during their Napoleonic Wars with France. -
War of 1812 Begins
The American war declaration, opposed by a sizable minority in Congress, had been called in response to the British economic blockade of France, the induction of American seaman into the British Royal Navy against their will, and the British support of hostile Indian tribes along the Great Lakes frontier. -
The Battle of the Thames
Marked the collapse of one of the greatest Native forces, Tecumseh died the afternoon of Oct. 5th 1813. Decisive U.S. victory over British and Indian forces. -
Battle of Baltimore
The Battle of Baltimore was a sea/land battle fought between British invaders and American defenders in the War of 1812. American forces repulsed sea and land invasions off the busy port city of Baltimore, Maryland, and killed the commander of the invading British forces. -
Hartford Convention
Federalist delegates gathered in Hartford, Connecticut to discuss the impact of the War of 1812 on their home states' economies. There were 26 delegates. The meetings were held in secret. -
Treaty of Ghent
Peace treaty that ended the War of 1812. All conquered territory was to be returned, and commissions were planned to settle the boundary of the United States and Canada. -
Battle of New Orleans
Under the command of General Andrew Jackson, American forces successfully repelled the invading British army. Propelled Andrew Jackson to fame as a war hero.
