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Impressment of Sailors
British have been taking American ships and turning the sailors into soldiers to aid the British empire, all the way to when the War of 1812 broke out. This was one of the main reason the war started. A act of disrespect that the U.S. endured for to long. -
Washington's Proclamation of Neutrality
It was an formal accountment signed by George Washington regarding the United States. Stating they were going to be neutral when it came to the conflicts/battle that Great Britain and France were having at the time. -
Jay Treaty
A treaty between Great Britain and the U.S. to avoid war, and try to establish an idea of neutrality between the to nations. It stated that Great Britain would retreat from the Northwest territory eventually, and that it would give back all the ships its took a way from the U.S. Which was all just a lie. -
Washington's Farewell Address.
This farewell address from George Washington was basically like the last words Washington wanted to give before leaving office. He includes advice to his people, he wants them to stay neutral with foreign nation conflicts, and sent their differences in opinions aside to avoid conflicts with themselves (referring to the political parties). -
Chesapeake-Leopard Affair
This incident occurred when the American ship Chesapeake refuse to let British men on their ship named the Leopard, board the Chesapeake to search for deserters from the Royal Navy. As a result, the Leopard shot at the Chesapeake. This lead to the U.S. banning the British off the waters of the coast of Virginia, where the incident happened, until they apologized. This just led to more tension between the two nations that ultimately led to the War of 1812. -
Embargo Act 1807
An act with the goal to show the nations of Great Britain and France the value of the United States, with the hopes of getting some respect. An act planned and signed by Thomas Jefferson that closed all ports of the United States, restricting exports and imports. -
Tecumseh
Around this time Tecumseh, a Shawnee warrior chief. Was looking to organized a Native American Confederation to create a independent Indian state. With the efforts of trying to resist American's expansion to the Northwest territory. In 1811, he also tried to negotiate with the U.S., representing many Indians, but ultimately joined Britain when negotiations failed. -
War Hawks
A group of young politicians led by the Speaker of the House, Henry Clay. Consisting of people from the south and west, they advocated for war against Great Britain and expanding U.S. territory. -
Tecumseh
Tecumseh and his pan-Indian coalition, the Indian Confederacy, joined the British to fight against the U.S. they fought along the Great Lakes region, and aided in the capture of Fort Meigs and Fort Detroit. Until he died October 5, 1813. As a result, the Indian alliance broke apart and Britain was forced to retreat because of the lack of help. -
War of 1812 Begins
President James Madison officially signs a declaration of war against Great Britain. After enduring many impressments from Great Britain and restrictions of trade. -
Hartford Convention
These were meetings that took place in Hartford, Connecticut. Meetings where party delegates discussed secretly. As a result, they ended up drafting amendments that strengthen the states control on commerce and militia. This went on all the way until January 5th, 1815. -
Treaty of Ghent
A meeting was held in Belgium with Americans delegates and British commissioners. Where they ended up signing this treaty, that stated that Britain would take back any claims to the Northwest Territory. They also both announce that the United States and Great Britain would work together to stop the slave trade. This treaty came into affect until February 18, 1815. -
Battle of New Orleans
A fight against the British troops led by General Edward Pakenham, and the American troops led by General Andrew Jackson. Resulting in the victory of the U.S. despite being outnumber by double the amount of troops, the American troops had natural cover and used it to their advantage.