-
Tecumseh
Tecumseh was a Native American who participated in raids against the settlers, and eventually led The Battle of Fallen Timbers. This battle led to the Greenville Treaty, which would conclude the violence between Americans and Natives. However, this treaty was broken by the Americans, and this would lead to the British’s support of the Native Americans. -
Washington’s Proclamation of Neutrality
Washington’s Proclamation of Neutrality was George Washington’s act to stay out of the war between France and England, since the U.S. was not prepared for another war. -
Period: to
The Impressment of Sailors
The impressment of sailors started in 1793 by the British Navy, forcing Americans that were on seized ships to fight for the British Navy. This would be a leading cause of The War of 1812, being one of the final pushes that the U.S. wil; take from Britain. -
Jay Treaty
This treaty was negotiated by John Jay in 1794, in order to get the British out of the Western Forts, while also allowing them to continue with the fur trade with Indians in the NorthWest. John Jay also went there to prevent further seizing and forcing Americans into the British Navy, but they did not agree to stop. -
Washington's Farwell Address
Washington’s farewell address would warn his countrymen to avoid certain things and look at his mistakes and learn from them. He would also explain why he chose to leave after two terms in office, and this would eventually lead to tradition, leading to the 22nd amendment, which prevents a president from serving more than two terms. -
Chesapeake-Leopard Affair
This affair was during a blockade of the French ships by the British navy. Some of the British seamen deserted their ships and looked to the U.S. ships for sanctuary, in which the British ship, Leopard, was searching for. They found 4 deserters, 3 of which were American born, and punished and returned shortly after. The one British born was sentenced to death. This was another leading cause of The War of 1812. -
Embargo Act of 1807
The Embargo Act was an act enforced by Jefferson that stopped foreign trade, done to avoid war, and ultimately ended up harming the economy more. Before Jefferson left office, Congress repealed the embargo, which led to a policy that would reopen trade with France and Britain, stating that if France or Britain were to respect America’s neutral rights, the U.S. would stop trade with the other nation, and led to a declaration of war from the U.S. on Britain. -
War Hawks
The War Hawks were a group of Southerners and Westerners that were elected into Congress in 1810, and would encourage and push for war. This was a leading cause to The War of 1812. -
War of 1812 Begins
The War of 1812 began over the seizing of American Ships and impressments of Americans to join the British Navy and Britain’s interference with trade. At the end of this war, The U.S. had better relations with Britain, and allowed them to focus on their growth as a country. -
Period: to
Hartford Convention
The Hartford Convention was a secret meeting in Hartford, Connecticut of Federalists delegates that had issues with the mercantile policies and how the War of 1812 progressed. The group came up with a list of grievances, which were meant to protect New England and a few other changes to Constitutional amendments. However, while the convention was still in progress, they had gotten news that the war had just ended. -
Battle of New Orleans
This battle began only after The War of 1812 had ended, but because of the lack of communication services, there were British forces waiting in New Orleans ready to attack the American troops. The Americans won the battle, and soon after, Congress ratified the agreement of the treaty, and the war officially ended. -
Treaty of Ghent
This treaty was the official end to the war, being sent from the Britains to the U.S.