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War Hawks was a term coined in 1792 referring to Democratic-Republican men who wanted a more hostile foreign policy and the Federalists were strongly opposed to this party due to wanting to avoid enraging Britain at all costs as to not start a war. https://www.battlefields.org/learn/articles/federalists-war-hawks-war-1812
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Impressment, or forced drafting, was when able bodied men were forced into battle, more specifically the lower class, vagabonds, and prisoners. As the need for more soldiers presented itself, more methods of this became more inclusive to wider varieties of men. https://www.britannica.com/topic/impressment
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On June 22, 1793, President George Washington would declare that the nation would remain uninvolved with the war between Great Britain and France occurring, as the country was in no state to go into another war. https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/neutrality-proclamation
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The Jay Treaty was a peace agreement to prevent antagonism between America and Great Britain. There was fear of Federalist leaders starting war with Britain, so Britain agreed to evacuate the Northwest territory with a deadline of 6/1/1796 and opened the Mississippi River to both countries' use. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. "Jay Treaty". Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Jul. 2025, https://www.britannica.com/event/Jay-Treaty. Accessed 27 August 2025. -
Tehcumseh assisted the Bluecoats by assembling a scouting army to battle against Arthur St. Claire's army in the Battle of Wabash. The Indians were wiped out when Anthony Wayne's army demolished the scouts. Both of these battling parties signed the Treaty of Greenville, which would force a considerable portion of the Indians' land to be surrendered, but Tehcumseh refused, as it wasn't fair on behalf of the Indians. https://www.history.com/articles/tecumseh#Treaty-of-Greenville
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On September 19, 1796, President George Washington would give a hearty, long speech composed by his cabinet to the American people to announce he would not be running for a third term. He warned that for the sake of the Constitution, do not form political parties, as they will further drive Americans apart and the people will further divide. https://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/history/resources/pdf/Washingtons_Farewell_Address.pdf
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On June 22, 1807, four American crew members were held hostage after James Barron surrendered his vessel, leading to the hanging of one of the four and James Barron being let go. However, this altercation would lead to Americans temporarily calling for war against the British. However, Congress and Jefferson backed away, leading to the Embargo of 1807 later that year. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chesapeake%E2%80%93Leopard_affair
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The Embargo Act was a result of a policy signed by President Thomas Jefferson to close American trading ports to Britain and France, which would plunge the work industry and economy into a spiral. Many Americans lost their jobs as work was forced to halt and wasn't earning money to pay workers. https://www.monticello.org/research-education/thomas-jefferson-encyclopedia/embargo-1807/
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Tecumseh mustered Indians whose tribes were in shambles to join a pan-alliance, rallying that they need to resist America's tactics of taking land and life. However, while recruiting, William Harrison would destroy Prophetstown, causing the Prophet to fight back against Tecumseh's warning, destroying the village after the Battle of Tippecanoe over a two hour period. https://www.history.com/articles/tecumseh#Treaty-of-Greenville -
The War of 1812 was battled as a result of the British continuously violating American maritime rights. This happened after the British won the battle of Trafalgar, resulting in the French closing their trades with Britain and America, and starting an embargo and this war. It ended in 1815 after the Treaty of Ghent was signed. https://www.britannica.com/event/War-of-1812
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The Hartford Convention was a secret Federalist meeting with delegates from CT, RI, MA, NH, and VT who didn't approve of how President Madison dealt with the War of 1812, as it practically put the country in Virginia's hands and may violate the Constitution. The convention was discredited and ended the Federalists. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. "Hartford Convention". Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Oct. 2022, https://www.britannica.com/event/Hartford-Convention. Accessed 27 August 2025.
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The Battle of New Orleans was a battle America won and the last of major conflicts from the War of 1812. America's troops had no clue about Ghent's Treaty, so when a fleet of 50 ships lead by Pakenham sailed into the GoM to attack New Orleans, Jackson drafted 4,000+ men and also contructed "Line Jackson". Lohnes, Kate. "Battle of New Orleans". Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Jan. 2025, https://www.britannica.com/event/Battle-of-New-Orleans-United-States-United-Kingdom-1815. Accessed 27 August 2025.