War of 1812

  • 1563

    Imprisonment of sailors

    The British navy would bored American ships and take there sailors that the British claimed were British deserters. They would force them to fight for Britain against America.
  • Washington’s Proclamation of Neutrality

    This was when George Washington gave a formal announcement that America would stay neutral during the French and Britain war and forbade any American to aid either side.
  • Washington’s Farewell Address

    The letter President Washington wrote to the people of America after a 20 year term. After this he retired as President.
  • Jay treaty

    The Jay treaty was a treaty between America and Great Britain. While it didn't resolve the issues, it averted a war, which was most important.
  • War Hawks

    The War Hawks were Republicans who demanded that America declare war on Britain
  • Embargo Act 1807

    This was when the American government forbidded all trade with France and Britian
  • Chesapeake-Leopard Affair

    This was an encounter off the coast of Florida where a British ships attacked an American ship looking for British navy deserters.
  • Tecumesh

    Joined forces with British during the War of 1812
  • Treaty of Ghent

    This was the treaty that ended the war of 1812 and caused peace between Britain and America
  • War of 1812 Begins

    The war of 1812 began on June 18, 1812. America declared war on Britain for failure to stop seizing there American ships.
  • Hartford Convention

    The Hartford Convention were federalist meeting to discuss the war and what was going on
  • Battle of New Orleans

    Fight between the British and American armies where America lost only 200 people but Britain lost 2,00/