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Key Events leading to the War of 1812

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  • Impressment of Sailors

    Impressment of Sailors

    This was a prominent issue throughout this whole period, this caused there to be some tension between the Unites States and Britain.
  • Washington's Proclamation of Neutrality

    Washington's Proclamation of Neutrality

    This was a proclamation that set the view of the United States as a nation that wanted to keep neutrality between the other nations and conflicts.
  • Jay Treaty

    Jay Treaty

    This was a treaty that was supposed to solve issues between the United States and Britain. Instead, this treaty left some unresolved tension with Britain.
  • Washington’s Farewell Address

    Washington’s Farewell Address

    Washingtons farewell address left warnings to the nation about getting entangled with foreign affairs and alliances.
  • Chesapeake-Leopard Affair

    Chesapeake-Leopard Affair

    This was an event in which the British HMS Leopard attached the USS Chesapeake, leading to more tension created between the United States and Britain.
  • Embargo Act of 1807

    Embargo Act of 1807

    The Embargo Act was placed in response of the impressment of sailors and the Chesapeake affair. This event led to the increased downfall of the United States economy.
  • Tecumseh

    Tecumseh

    Tecumseh united Native American tribes to the best of his ability in order to go against the increasing American force. This force was seen as a threat to the Native Americans.
  • War Hawks

    War Hawks

    Leading up to the war, a group of nationalist congress members support war with Britain in order to expand the American territory.
  • War of 1812 Begins

    War of 1812 Begins

    The war against Britain was declared by the United States, having many reasons behind this such as impressment, trade restrictions, and territorial disputes.
  • Tecumseh's Death

    Tecumseh's Death

    Tecumseh's death during the War of 1812 weakened Native American forces, reducing the threat held by Native Americans. The lands he protected were overtaken by the United States.
  • Hartford Convention

    Hartford Convention

    This was an event in which delegates from New England states stated their want for peace and opposition to war, they proposed constitutional amendments.
  • Treaty of Ghent

    Treaty of Ghent

    This was the treaty that caused the end of the war. Settling together most of the issues that started the war to begin with. This also restored pre-war boundaries.
  • Battle of New Orleans

    Battle of New Orleans

    This war was fought after the treaty but before the news of the treaty was able to reach the forces. This war ended in a victory to the Americans, boosting patriotism and changing view of the wars outcome.