Faith Whitney - Timeline_War of 1812 - 8/27/25

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    Washington’s Proclamation of Neutrality

    This was issued by George Washington it declared United States as a neutral nation during the revolutionary conflict between the two countries France and Great Britain.
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    Jay Treaty 1974

    The Jay Treaty was a attempt from the Chief Justice John Jay, to resolve and stop any U.S. conflicts and tensions with Great Britain.
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    Washington’s Farewell Address

    This was the day George Washington reaffirmed his own policy of neutrality and then he warned people against U.S. having permanent foreign alliances with other countries. He also warned people about the underlying problem with having political factions and to be careful when making alliances with other nations.
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    Tecumseh

    The Native American leader known as the Shawnee Leader with his brother Tenskwatawa was led by the confederacy for Native Americans to avoid American Expansions.
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    Embargo Act - 1807

    The Embargo Act prohibited U.S. ships from trading with other foreign countries specifically Europe, to avoid conflict with Great Britain and France during the Napoleon War.
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    Embargo Act

    The Embargo Act was passed by George Washington, in response to the Chesapeake Leopard Affair. It basically prohibited U.S. merchant ships from trading and delivering resources and stuff to Europe.
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    War of 1812 Begins

    The United States declares War against Great Britain, it was caused by the British as they were violating the U.S. maritime rights, and the U.S. wanted more land, expansion and power.
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    War of 1812

    This was the beginning of the War caused and driven by War Hawk and President James Madison asked a pass for declaring war from Congress, which started war.
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    War Hawks

    This was a group of very aggressive and hostile congressmen from the South and West. Some of the most important were Henry Clay and John Calhoun, they wanted war to happen and had the desire to expand U.S territory, secure all the maritime rights and even restore the nations honor.
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    Hartford Convention Dec 1814 , Jan 1815

    This is the event where Federalist Delegates from Great Britain aka New England met on December 1814 to give their speeches of grievances about the war. They payed respect and basically said that war was causing their economy to collapse and crumble. They discussed constitutional amendments and the threats they got from secessionists, they full heartedly didn’t give credit to the Federalist Party on purpose when it was announced that the war ended.
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    Treaty Of Ghent

    This was a treaty signed in Ghent, Belgium this treaty ended the War Of 1812. But it didn’t resolve many issues between the U.S. and Great Britain.
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    Battle Of New Orleans

    This was led by Andrew Jackson, the American soldiers or forces achieved an amazing victory against the British in New Orleans. This battle took place after the Treaty of Ghent was signed, this only boosted the morale of America and even nationalism.