War of 1812

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  • Washington's Proclamation of Neutrality

    Declared America's neutrality while any foreign countries (France and Britain) were at war.

  • Jay Treaty

    Treaty between Great Britain and American that diverted the two countries from a war.

  • George Washington's Farewell Address

    Washington's farewell address; letter warns against political parties.

  • Chesapeake-Leopard Affair

    Naval battle on the coast of Norfolk, Virginia. A British warship, the HMS Leopard, attacked and boarded an American ship in search of men who had deserted the navy.

  • Embargo Act of 1807

    An act that outlawed trading with foreign ports.

  • War of 1812 Begins

    The United States declares war against Great Britain in response to Britain violating the United States's rights as an independent country.

  • Hartford Convention

    Federalist delegates came together to discuss the impact of the War of 1812 on their home state's economies.

  • Treaty of Ghent

    A peace treaty signed in Ghent, Belgium, that ended the War of 1812, between the United States and Britain. The treaty states that all conquered land should be returned.

  • Battle of New Orleans

    Large American victory against the British; British had about 2,000 casualties.