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Northwest Indian War
A war between the United States and an Indian confederation, supported by Great Britain. Led by Tecumseh. -
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Impressment of Sailors
When Great Britain kidnapped US sailors and forced them to be sailors for Great Britain -
Washington's Proclamation of Neutrality
An announcement by US President George Washington that declared the nation neutral in the conflict between Britain and France. If something happens the United States it'll assist a country that is in war. -
Jay Treaty
A treaty, negotiated by John Jay, between the United States and Great Britain to avoid war. The Federalists wanted to ensure a good relation with Great Britain. -
Washington's Farewell Address
A letter written by formal US President George Washington of his resignation as president. -
Chesapeake-Leopard Affair
A naval engagement off the coast of Norfolk, Virginia between the British warship HMS Leopold and American frigate USS Chesapeake. -
Embargo Act of 1807
An embargo on foreign goods. No goods going in and out of the country. -
War Hawks
People who supported war against Great Britain. -
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Tecumseh's War/Rebellion
A conflict between the United States and Western Indian Confederacy. It extended the War of 1812. The Indians lost. -
War of 1812 Begins
A conflict between the United States and Great Britain. Britain kidnapping American sailors and force to be sailor for Great Britain. -
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Hartford Convention
A series of meetings where the Federalists discuss their grievances from the ongoing War of 1812 and problems. -
Treaty of Ghent
A peace treaty to end the War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain. -
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Battle of New Orleans
A battle between Great Britain and the United States led by soon to be president Andrew Jackson. Both sides suffered, but the British lost more men; even though they had more soldiers than the Americans, it was basically a 2v1.