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Washington’s Proclamation of Neutrality
America was worried about the possibility of war breaking out between Britain and France because America was continuing trade with both countries and neither country liked that. To avoid war and continue trading Washington thought that the best decision was to declare neutrality he hoped that By staying out of foreign disputes America could focus on its developing economy. -
Jay treaty (November 19, 1794)
The treaty was an made to settle foreign disputes with Britain and France. America feared they were close to breaking out into another war against Britain since they were denying America their ports because America was still trading with France. As a result of this George Washington elected Supreme Court Chief, John Jay to settle their disputes. John Jay signed a treaty on November 19, 1794, after realizing that America had very few choices for negotiation. -
Washington’s Farewell Address
In Washington's farewell address he stated that political parties could be a threat to the good of the people and the constitution this is because he feared that it would divide the people warned about them in his address. Washington warns about political factions that might sabotage the nation's national unity and threaten the stability of their current government. He also believed America should stay out of foreign disputes. -
Chesapeake-Leopard Affair (June 22, 1807)
The Chesapeake ship was carrying unprotected weapons and other supplies that ended up making it an easy target for a group of British soldiers that ran into it on the Norfolk coast. American commodore James Barron refused to gather his crew for inspection when the British commander asked for permission to check the ship for deserters as a result the British fired on the vessel and injured many who were on the ship. This strained their relationship. -
Embargo Act 1807
The Embargo Act of 1807 was a law passed by Congress that prohibited American ships from trading with foreign nations in an attempt to persuade Britain and France to respect U.S. neutrality and avoid war. Due to this law, Many businesses were beginning to decline because of the closing of the trading ports from Britain, and many merchants were not able to sell their products and produce economic prosperity for America, as a result, the Embargo Act was eventually revoked. -
War Hawks
The War Hawks consisted of Felix Grundy of Tennessee, John C. Calhoun of South Carolina, and Henry Clay of Kentucky. The war hawks consisted of Felix Grundy of Tennessee, John C. Calhoun of South Carolina, and Henry Clay of Kentucky. These men wanted the united states to go to war with Britain to take revenge for how Britain made America suffer, they also wanted to have control over Canada. -
Impressment of Sailors (1793-1812)
The British Navy needed sailors due to the low wages in Britain and many were just not qualified to do such a task, because of this the British Navy forcefully took American sailors and made them provide services for them, this was done by ransacking ships and essentially “kidnapping” them. Locals called them “press gangs.” Many were worried that this impression would spread. Several laws were passed in an attempt to get rid of this practice, but they did not work. -
Tecumseh 1/2 #1; Battle of Tippecanoe
Though the Native Americans were already settled onto their land, the American settlers still wished to expand their territory. Tecumseh, a native warrior for the Shawnee tribe, had attempted negotiations with the federal governor of Indiana, William Henry Harrison, to try and slow down the expansion and unite Indiana with the native Americans, but Harrison did not listen to Tecumseh and believed that he was unintelligent and foolish........ -
Tecumseh 2/2 #1; Battle of Tippecanoe (continued)
Following the breakdown of talks, Harrison assembled a thousand troops and launched a preemptive attack on Tecumseh's base, the Tippecanoe River which eventually led to the battle of Tippecanoe where Tecumseh gathered allies to attack the american forces, the tribe eventually ran out of ammunition and lost this battle. -
War of 1812 Begins
The War of 1812 was a U.S. and Great Britain fight that was triggered by British orders in the council, which limited American trade with Europe, it was also triggered by the mass impressment of seamen that the British that affected the citizens of America greatly. The United States tried to obtain concessions on marine matters by using the capture of British land. -
Tecumseh #2; Battle of the Thames
The last battle was the Battle of the Thames, which happened on October 5, 1813 it was the north side of the River Thames, where Henry's forces attacked the Indian and British forces as they took position. Tecumseh was killed in this battle, and what was left of his Native American army retreated, the death of Tecumseh led to the diminish of the native American Confederacy. -
Hartford Convention 1/2
Delegates from the Federalist Party met in private in Hartford, Connecticut, to discuss the grievances seen in James Madison's policies they also met up because they disliked the political power structure that was placed on the South which gave them more control over the federal government. Some of the more radical delegates suggested that the United States should separate, and others wanted to impose changes on the Constitution that would protect their interests. -
Hartford Convention 2/2
.. In the end, the conference decided on several resolutions like opposing military conscription and commercial laws, expressing dissatisfaction, and taking a strong stand for state rights. -
Treaty of Ghent
The relationship between America and Britain remained tense for many years, especially after the War of 1812, both America and Britain lost many resources and money, so in 1814 both countries decided it would be best for both sides to come to a resolution and declare peace. British and American delegates signed the Treaty of Ghent to declare peace and officially end the war. The treaty restored trading routes and boundaries. -
Battle of New Orleans
New Orleans had a battle and dispute between America and Britain, the main motive of this battle was to stop the British from taking New Orlean land since the British wished to have an advantage in the North. The American force was being led by General Andrew Jackson, his forces successfully defeated the British troops, which resulted in the Americans having full control over New Orleans and their trading ports, this victory gave the citizens of America a sense of pride and unity.