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Washington's Proclamation of Neutrality
In accordance with Washington's Proclamation of Neutrality, the United States to be refrained from involving conflicts with two or more powers. This was mostly targeted to France and Great Britain. This proclamation was built because they believed the nation was unready and small to take any major risks. -
Jay Treaty
The Jays Treaty was created to overcome disagreements between the two nations that had persisted since American Independence. Although it continued to be unpopular, this treaty was successful in preserving international peace among nations. In addition, they received compensation for lost boats. -
Washington's Farewell Address
Washington urged neutrality and issued advisories against political parties in this address. Washington established a standard for maintaining a potent national government, encouraging patriotism, and maintaining morals in the executive branch. -
Chesapeake Leopard Affair
The British attack on the American frigate Chesapeake, which was attempting to apprehend three Americans. This is also known as the "Chesapeake affair." The three Americans were forced into involuntary duty with the British and offered them a chnce to flee in which they took it. They eventually boarded the Chesapeake. -
Embargo Act
The U.S congress passed legislation that prohibited imports from Britain and closed all U.S ports to exports. This was done because of the interference by the British and French with American trade ships. -
Tecumseh
Tecumseh was a Native American leader who favored restoring the old customs over adopting American ones. As a result, the confrontation between Tecumseh's and the Americans' ideals lead to the battle of Tippecanoe yet the American government must prevent the west from expanding on native lands. -
War of 1812
The British bloackade of French and allies ports during the Napoleonic Wars led to trade restrictions between the US. This led to the outbreak of the War of 1812. Overall, this increased and encouraged the spirit or belief of American expansion. -
Impressment of Sailors
The process of pressuring people to join the Navy was known as impressment of sailors. Because of America's dire necessity during the British naval advance, this measure was taken. This caused a threat to America's neutrality. -
War Hawks:
This were a group of people who supported and believed the use of military force to defend the freedom/rigths of Americans. Additionally, these individuals were politicians that supported the War of 1812. They were also those who pushed the war against Britain to allow a punishment for hurting American prestige. -
Tecumseh(2)
Tecumseh withdrew with the British into upper Canada when American Naval forces acquired control of Lake Erie. On October 5th American forces attacked the British at the battle of the Thames, where Tecumseh was killed. His confederacy disintegrated as a result of his death. -
Hartford Convention
The federalists of New England met in the Hartford Convention to voice their complaints regarding the War of 1812. The US Constitution amendments were also addressed at this convention. -
Treaty of Ghent
To officially declare the War of 1812 over, the Treaty of Ghent was established. By establishing this treaty, it gave the two countries a fresh platform on which to build, resolving the majority of the turmoil that the War of 1812 had brought about. -
Battle of New Orleans
The Battle of New Orleans gave the United States the opportunity to be recognized as the winner between two countries. America gained pride and overall togetherness from this conflict.