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Jefferson elected
After defeating Aaron Burr, Jefferson was elected as president of the United States. This would affect the relationship between the U.S and Britain and France -
Impressment
From 1803-1810 the british took american sailors and captured them. they then forced them to work in the British Navy. -
Louisiana Purchase
Jefferson finishes the deal with france to double the size of the U.S. This paved the way for westward expansion but also caused trouble with the natives. -
Lewis and clark expedition
Lewis and clark set out on their journey to explore the newly claimed land and develop good reltionships with the natives. However, they develop hostile relationships with the natives which then allows the British to get the natives on their side. -
France and Britain go to war
France and Britian go to war which eventually leads to france allowing no british goods into europe. -
Blockade
The British then counter by forming a blockade which allowed no goods in or out of Europe -
Chesapeake
The British tried to check an american ship for British dissenters but the americans refused. The british ship then opened fire on the americans causing an uproar in the states. -
Embargo Act
Jefferson passes the Embargo act in an attempt to hurt Britian fron trading with the U.S however, it backfires and hurts american business. -
War Hawks Demand War
As tension grew between britian and the U.S. and Britain some political leaders known as the "War Hawks" put political pressure on the U.S to start a war between them and Britain. -
James Madison elected
James madison is elected as president of the US which also impacts if the War of !812 would've happened or not.
