war of 1812

Washington's Proclamation of Neutrality

Apr 22, 1793

This proclamation declared the U.S. neutral in the war between France & Great Britain. Furthermore, it threatened legal proceedings against anyone who tried to offer assistance to any country at war.

Jay Treaty

Nov 19, 1794

This treaty sought to settle any unresolved issues between the Americas and Great Britain. The former mother country agreed to withdraw forces from the Northwest Territories and compensate for all seized ships and goods.

Washington's Farewell Address

Sep 17, 1796

This address was not actually delivered vocally but printed and distributed. It was goodbye at the end of his second term and 20 years of public service.

Chesapeake-Leopard Affair

Jun 22, 1807

This was a naval standoff between the British HMS Leopard and American USS Chesapeake. The latter of the ships was pursued, attacked, and boarded by the British

Embargo Act

Dec 22, 1807

This act was an attempt made by Thomas Jefferson and Congress to stop American ships from trading with foreign ports. It was intended to frustrate England and France for interfering with American trade in the past.

Impressment of sailors

1812

This was a British practice of seizing American ships and claiming their crews to provide supplemental military forces during the Napoleonic War with France.

Tecumseh

1812

This individual was a Shawnee warrior and chief. He was a big part of the resistance made by indigenous people to American westward expansion. He organized the Native American confederacy in an attempt to unite his people in battle against the approaching white men.

Warhawks

1812

These individuals believed in promoting war and violence to solve conflicts, instead of other peaceful and maybe more logical options. A lot of them were young politicians who steered law-making to creating conflict.

War of 1812 begins

Jun 18, 1812

Hartford Convention

Dec 15, 1814

This event was a gathering of federalist delegates who were in opposition to the war and President James Madison's policies. They proposed abolishing the 3/5 rule and restore political power balance.

Treaty of Ghent

Dec 24, 1814

This treaty was the legal document ending the war of 1812. As a result, conquered territory was to be returned and a boundary was established between the U.S. and Canada.

The Battle of New Orleans

Jan 8, 1815

This battle was the final one of the war of 1812, although it occurred after the signing of the Treaty of Ghent. Word had not traveled fast enough and Andrew Jackson (at this point, a general) won a great land victory for the Americas.