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Washington’s Proclamation of Neutrality
This announcement was given by George Washington and it basically stated that the Conflict between Great Britain and France was neutral. He did this to avoid war because he felt the Country wasn't ready for it. This Neutrality got pushed aside by the French and British when they were taking American sailors. -
Jay Treaty
The Jay Treaty was supposed to stop the British from taking American sailors but didnt work and it was unsuccessful. The British took Americansailors and held them captive. -
Washington’s Farewell Address
Washington wanted Americans to keep a neutral attitude towards other nations but still be happy for their success. This was also a warning that political parties are even -
Chesapeake-Leopard Affair
The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair played a significant part in the war of 1812. Chesapeake was shot at for refusal to search for deserters -
Embargo Act 1807
The Embargo Act of 1807 was supposed to maybe make the French and British respect and stop violating America's Neutrality.Instead of being helpful All this embargo did was cause there to be a large increase in smuggling and wasted money. It dampened America's economy. -
Tecumseh (2)
Tecumseh created a strong alliance with Indians. Was also important in the battle of Tippecanoe. His advice was ignored and got the whole Prophetstown destroyed. -
Impressment of sailors
The impressment of sailors led there to some serious tension between The thirteen colonies and the British.The British were forced American sailors to join the British navy after taking them from Trading ships which they had taken over. This did not make the Americans happy. -
War Hawks
The War hawks pressured James Madison to declare the war. They wanted more territory and for the American ships to stop getting seized. and were all for the most part from The West and the South. The leaders of th eWar Hawks are Felix Grundy, Henry Clay, and John Calhoun. -
Tecumseh (1)
Tecumseh was a Indian leader who joined the British forced while in Michigan and defended American forced -
War of 1812 Begins
The War of 1812 began because the British blocked America's desire to expand and restricted U.S trade. The biggest reason that the War of 1812 began was the Impressment of sailors and they wanted to expand but couldn't. -
Hartford Convention
The Hartford Convention was supposed to help New England's trading but supplying financial aid 9and protecting them. The Convention itself was a bunch meeting discussing -
Treaty of Ghent
The Treaty of Ghent ended the War of 1812. This was a peace treaty between America and the British. The British had to give back all the land they took. -
Battle of New Orleans
The battle of New Orleans stopped the British from taking over a very important American port. This was the final engagement between Britain and the United States. This victory brought high hopes to the nation.