War of 1812

By hsal425

  • Impressment of sailor

    This was Britain’s Royal Navy sending officers to board American ships. From there they would seize sailors accusing them of being deserters from British ships. They would slave them and force them to work with the navy.

  • Washington’s Proclamation of Neutrality

    This was declaring the U.S. a neutral nation.

  • Jay treaty

    Well, Jay wasn’t able to negotiate an end to Britain's Impressment on American ships into the Royal Navy.
    It solved issues with Great Britain. But from there they had issues with France.

  • Washington's Farewell Address

    This was George Washington’s announcement of retiring and he also offered Political advice about foreign powers and domestic affairs.

  • Chesapeake-Leopard Affair

    This was a Naval engagement between the US and Britain. Leopard wanted to search Chesapeake which was a Merchant Ship. They refused so Leopard ended up shooting and killing 3 Americans and forced another 3 to work in the British Navy.

  • Embargo Act 1807

    This was passed by Congress forbidding all exportation of goods from the U.S.

  • War Hawks

    They were trying to get the U.S. to declare war on Great Britain. They wanted the British aid to Native Americans to stop. They also wanted Britain to stop impressing American Sailors.

  • Tecumseh

    Tecumseh was Shawnee Native American Chief. When the War happened he joined the British and fought the U.S. He died on October 5, 1813.

  • War of 1812 Begins

    This war started because of British Restriction on U.S. Trade, wanting more land since they weren’t satisfied with the land they got after the Revolution. Also the Impressment on American Sailors.

  • Hartford Convention

    It was a secret meeting of Federalists delegates. The purpose was to express the grievances against the administration of President James Madison.

  • Battle of New Orleans

    This battle was the greatest American land victory of the war. Troops led by president Andrew Jackson defeated a large part of the British force. Which brought up the chances of the U.S winning.

  • Treaty of Ghent

    This treaty ended the war. All land that was conquered had to be returned and planned to settle the boundary of the U.S. and Canada. Signed December 24, 1814. Ratified February 17, 1815.