Roman Butler War of 1812

By RButler21

  • Impressment of Sailors

    Britain was capturing American sailors and forcing them to join them.

  • Washington's Proclamation of Neutrality

    Washington proclaims neutrality in the fighting between France and Britain.

  • Jay Treaty

    Treaty between The U.S. and Britain.

  • Washington's Farewell Address

    Washington writes an address to announce his retirement from presidency.

  • Embargo Act 1807

    Jefferson places embargos on Britain and France.

  • Chesapeake-Leopard Affair

    The crew of Leopard attacked the USS Chesapeake looking for deserters.

  • Tecumseh

    Led the natives to join Britain in the war.

  • War Hawks

    Members of Congress that pressured Madison into declaring war.

  • War of 1812 Begins

    A battle fought between the U.S. with its native allies and Britain with its colonies, native allies, and Spain.

  • Hartford Convention

    Meeting of Federalist delegates.

  • Treaty of Ghent

    A treaty ending the War of 1812.
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    Battle of New Orleans

    The British marched against New Orleans.