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Washington Farewell Address
In Washington Farewell Address, Washington told the Americans to watch out for including foreign involvement, alliances, factions, and sectionalism. He said American had to do their best to battle those issues so they could stay connected. -
Washington’s Proclamation of Neutrality
Issued by President George Washington in April 1793, the Proclamation of Neutrality was the official announcement of U.S. government policy toward the belligerents during that year's onset of war between France and Britain -
Jay's Treaty
Jay's Treaty was established in hopes of settling growing tension between the U.S and Britain. This treaty gave Americans full control over Northwest post, while allowing Britain to trade in that area. Wanted Britain to pay for Americans ships that were seized. Britain agreed to move their troops from Ohio Valley. -
Imprisonment of sailors
British seamen often deserted to join the American merchant marines. The British would board American vessels in order to retrieve the deserters, and often seized any sailor who could not prove that he was an American citizen and not British. -
Embargo Act of 1807
This act issued by Jefferson forbade American trading ships from leaving the U.S. It was meant to force Britain and France to change their policies towards neutral vessels by depriving them of American trade. However, it did not hurt French/ British economy as much as hoped- America's trade was simply replaced. Rather, it hurt the national economy. It's repealed and replaced with the Non-intercourse Act of 1809 -
Chesapeake-Leopard Affair
The American ship Chesapeake refused to allow the British on the Leopard to board to look for deserters. In response, the Leopard fired on the Chesapeake. As a result of the incident, the U.S. expelled all British ships from its waters until Britain issued an apology. -
Tecumseh
The leader of the Native American coalition, who worked together with his brother Tenskwatawa to fight back against American westward expansion. They formed a widespread Indian confederacy, and convinced their brethren to give up certain vices in order to better prepare for the fight. -
War Hawks
Democratic-republican politicians who advocated war with Britain, and put on the pressure to start the War of 1812. Concerned with trying to oppose the British on account of Americas bumpy heritage with them. -
War of 1812
A war between the U.S. and Great Britain caused by American outrage over the imprisonment of American sailors by the British, the British seizure of American ships, and British aid to the Indians attacking the Americans on the western frontier.The war ended the Federalist party, strengthened American nationalism and encouraged the growth of industry. -
Tecumseh
Tecumseh and other Indian allies had a battle between Americans. The Americans won this battle. This resulted in the death of Tecumseh and the end of Tecumseh Confederacy. -
Hartford Convention
The Hartford Convention was a meeting of New England Federalist held in Hartford Connecticut. The Federalist opposed the war of 1812. Held the meeting to discuss redress for their complaints( fear of being overpowered by states in the south and west), and wrongs that had been done. -
Treaty of Ghent
Ended the War of 1812 and restored the prewar status. For the most part, territory captured in the war was returned to the original owner. It also set up a commission to determine the disputed Canada/U.S. border. Made way for nationalism -
Battle of New Orleans
The Battle of New Orleans was a bloody battle between the British and American troops. Andrew Jackson led the Americans and Edwards Pakenham led the British. Jackson successfully lead the American Army into a win. The star spangle banner was created at the end of this battle by Francis Scott Key.