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Harrison Land Law
Law that enabled white settlers to purchase lands in the Northwest Territory on much easier terms, from the federal government. -
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The Napoleonic Wars
British-French conflict; both countries took measures to prevent involvement by the United States -
Chesapeake - Leopard Incident
British impressment on the Chesapeake creates outrage in the U.S.; Jefferson removes all British warships from American ports; British refused to stop impressment -
The Embargo
To prevent future conflict, Congress stops American ships from leaving the country; Serious economic depression affects merchants and shipowners; act later removed by Jefferson -
Non-Intercourse Act/ Macon’s Bill No. 2
Replaced the Embargo; Reopens trade with all nations except for Britain and France | Macon’s Bill replaces the Non-Intercourse Act and reopens trade with Great Britain and France -
Battle of Tippecanoe
Battle against the natives of Prophetstown provoked by Harrison in the absence of the chief, Tecumseh; Casualties were almost similar in both groups, but Harrison successfully drove off the Indians and burned the town. -
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The War of 1812 (early events-beginnings)
1810: Congressional elections saw a large number of war hawks being elected
June 18, 1812: Madison gave in to pressure from Congress and approved a declaration of war against Britain
American victory was primarily confined in the seas; forced to retreat from northern invasions -
The Battle of Horseshoe Bend
Andrew Jackson and the state militia retaliate against the Creeks; the Creeks cede land to the U.S. ; Jackson is made a major general -
The British Invasion
The British enter Washington, set the White House on fire in retaliation to the burning of York
The British fail to take Fort McHenry at Baltimore; Francis Scott Key writes “The Star Spangled Banner” -
The Hartford Convention
This was a series of meeting in Hartford, Connecticut. Theses meetings were between the Federalist party to protest the war of 1812. They also talked about the problems with the federal government. -
Treaty of Ghent
This was the peace treaty that ended the war of 1812. It was between the United States and the United Kingdom -
The Battle of New Orleans
This was a battle that was between Andrew Jackson and his assortment of militia fighter against the British force. Andrew Jackson won and because of it he became kind of a star across the nation. This battle was after the war was over. It took place on January 8, 1815. This was 15 days after the official end to the war. -
Rush-Bagot Agreement
This was a treaty with the United Kingdom and the United States that limited naval armaments on the great lakes and lake Champlain. -
The Battle of Put-in-Bay (Thames)
Dispersed British fleet by seizing control of York and Lake Erie; forced British and Indian allies to retreat to the Thames river where Harrison quickly defeated the troops; Tecumseh was killed in the battle; first significant American military victory