Key Events Leading to War of 1812 By hailey taylor Mar 9, 1768 Tecumseh Apr 22, 1793 Washington's Proclaimation of Neutrality Jun 24, 1795 Jay Treaty 1796 Washington's farewell address 1807 Embargo Act Jun 22, 1807 Chesapeake-Leopard Affair 1808 Impressment of Sailors 1812 War Hawks Jun 18, 1812 War 1812 begins Dec 15, 1814 Hartford Convention Dec 24, 1814 Treaty of Ghent Jan 8, 1815 Battle of New Orleans