War of 1812

Impressment of Sailors

1793

The Impressment of Sailors is when Great Britain was attacking American ships that came form France and France was attacking American ships that came from Great Britain. Neither sides were moved by Washington's speech of Neutrality.

Washington's Proclamation Speech of Neutrality

Apr 22, 1793

It was a speech presented by George Washington that helped to keep the United States out of a war that they weren't ready for. This was a speech of Neutrality, meaning that Washington was not trying to pick either Great Britain or France as an ally in the war.

Jay's Treaty(Ratification Date)

Jun 24, 1795

Jay's Treaty, which was created by John Jay, was an attempt to gain Great Britain as an ally, so that they could trade with each other. The result of this trade would be Great Britain removing their troops and the two countries no longer being at war with each other.

Washington's Farewell Address

Sep 19, 1796

Washington's Farewell Address was an address that not only announced Washington's leave out of Presidency, it also told the people to avoid political parties and to be wary of entanglements with other nations.

Tecumseh

1807

Tecumseh joined forces with the British at Fort Malden.

Chesapeake-Leopard Affair

Jun 22, 1807

This affair was off of the coast of Norfolk that was between the British and the Americans. The British attacked an American ship and removed four crew members.

Embargo Act 1807

Dec 22, 1807

The Embargo Trade prevented the Americans from trading with the British and the French because they were at war.

War of 1812 Begins

Jul 18, 1812

The Americans declared War on the British because of the impressment of the ships and the issues that they were having in class.

Tecumseh

Oct 5, 1813

Tecumseh is shot and killed in battle.

Hartford Convention

Dec 15, 1814

It was a secret meeting Rhode Island New Hampshire and Vermont to talk about going against Madison's policies.

Battle of New Orleans

Jan 8, 1815

There was an assault on British forces. This decision was made by the new President Andrew Jackson. This was because the end of the war spread slowly around the nations. The result was that it stopped British invasion on the frontier.

Treaty of Ghent

Dec 18, 1824

Treaty signed by the British and Americans that ended the War of 1812. It gave the land back to the designated countries.