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Impressment of Saliors
This was a time when there was forced seizure of American soldiers by the British, and later the French, for forced labor and the prevention of cargo and supplies to get to the captures enemies. -
Washington’s Proclamation of Neutrality
This was a formal announcement by Washington which basically stated they were in a state of being a neutral party between France and Britain. No American was allowed to provide aid to these countries during war or they may face legal proceedings. -
Jay Treaty
The Jay Treaty was an agreement between the States and Britain to attempt to cease the conflict. This treaty angered the Republicans because they were on the side of the French and believed them to be their most reliable ally. -
Washington's Farewell Address
This was a letter written by George Washington to his friends and fellow citizens towards the end of his second term before he retired to his home in Virginia. -
Chesapeake-Leopard Affair
This was the match of the flame to the War of 1812. This had sparked conflict between Britain and America. It was a naval engagement, the people of Leopard boarded American ships and attacked. -
Embargo Act
Closed off trade with Great Britain and France due to both continuously taking American ships and Britain taking American sailors. This act ended up backfiring and crippled the American economy. -
Battle of Tippecanoe (Tecumseh)
This was a battle between native forces and American troops. This was a US victory that led to Tecumseh taking the remainder of his forces and joining the British army. -
War of 1812 Begins
This was a war fought between the indigenous people, that was allied with Great Britain, and the American citizens. It was fought over mainly the impressment of the American sailors. -
War Hawks
This was a group of young politicians from the south and west, this group had pushed for war against Great Britain due to the hardships they had been putting them through; they also wanted to seize control of British Canada. -
Battle of Thames (Death of Tecumseh)
A "decisive" American victory that allowed them to gain control of the northwest. Death of Tecumseh who was the leader in his confederacy. -
Hartford Convention
This was a series of secret meetings that were held to draft constitutional amendments to strengthen commerce and militia. -
Treaty of Ghent
This was the Treaty that ended the War of 1812. It ensured that Great Britain would relinquish territory in the Northwest, and it also pledged that the countries would work to end the slave trade. -
Battle of New Orleans
This was an attack led by Major General Sir Edward Pakenham. British was at a major disadvantage which led to their loss to the American troops.