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Washington's Proclamation of Neutrality
During the time of Washington's proclamation, France and Great Britain weren't getting along with each other. President Washington's Proclamation of Neutrality declared that the United States would not participate in any part of the conflict between Great Britain and France. Threatened legal proceedings -
Jay Treaty
The Jay Treaty was written by John Jay as an attempt from the United States to end the problems between the United States and Great Britain that had been going on since the war for independence and the French Revolution. Washington signed the treaty to avoid war, and the treaty partially helped, but kept from going to war. -
Washington's Farewell Address
At the end of his presidency, Washington made his Farwell Address, which he used to announce that he didn't want a third term as president. He said in his Farwell Address that for the benefit of the country, that the United States not form alliances with foreign nations or establish political parties. -
Impressment of Sailors
American sailors were being taken off of their ships and being forced to join the British Navy. -
Chesapeake-Leopard Affair
The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair was one of the contributing factors to the War of 1812. In a British blockade to keep the French from obtaining supplies from the U.S., crew members from the ships (3 captured Americans and an Englishman) escaped and joined the USS Chesapeake. British HMS Leopard ship pursued the Chesapeake and demanded that it return their crew members. After refusal, the Leopard opened fire and the Chesapeake was forced to surrender and the deserters were taken back. Angry U.S. -
Embargo Act of 1807
The Embargo Act of 1807 forbid any American ships to trade with any foreign ports. Hurt American economy, to send Britain and France a message. (no one benefits from American products and goods.) -
War Hawks
The War Hawks during the War of 1812 were a group of younger congressmen that favored a war against Great Britain. Henry Clay, John C. Calhoun were members of the War Hawks and Republicans. -
Tecumseh
Tecumseh was the Native American leader of the Shawnee people and of a tribal confederacy that opposed the United States and became an ally of Great Britain in the War of 1812. The Battle of Tippecanoe, and with his defeat, Tecumseh allied with the British. -
War of 1812 Begins
The War of 1812 had been declared because of the economic blockade of France by the British, the induction of American sailors into the British Royal Navy against their will, and the support and rallying of the Native American tribes along the frontier in the Great Lakes region. President Madison calls for war. -
Tecumseh
Tecumseh was the Native American leader of the Shawnee people and of a tribal confederacy that opposed the United States and became an ally of Great Britain in the War of 1812. He also fought at Fort Recovery and Fallen Timbers. He was angered by a Native American defeat and refused to attend negotiations and to sign the Treaty of Greenville in 1795. Shawnee chief fought against pro-British forces, Tecumseh death. -
Hartford Convention
Federalists delegates from Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Vermont were sent to Hartford, where they participated in secret meetings for three weeks. As a result of these secret meetings, they demanded that the federal government provide financial aid to help the trade economy of the New England states and that there be an added amendment to the Constitution that required that there be a two-thirds majority consensus before imposing embargoes and declaring war. -
Treaty of Ghent
Signed in the city of Ghent in Belgium, the Treaty of Ghent was a treaty signed that ended the War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain. Wasn't ratified until 1815. -
Battle of New Orleans
The Battle of New Orleans was the last battle. This battle raised the national pride of the United States with Jackson's victory, who's troops had experienced a number of setbacks in the war. The battle was fought after the war was over. Jackson becomes a national hero.