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Washington's Proclamation of Neutrality
Declared the United States neutral in the conflict between France and Britain -
Impressment of Sailors
Naval captains had the right had the right to stop ships at sea, search for deserters and other British citizens, and force them to join the crews of warships. -
Jay Treaty
It sought out to settle the outstanding issues between the two countries that had been left unresolved since America gained Independence. -
Washington's Farewell Address
Washington extorted Americans to set aside their violent likes and dislikes of foreign nations, lest they be controlled by their passions. -
Chesapeake-Leopard Affair
A symbol of the degraded relationship between Great Britain and the United States, and a spark that slowly burned to the unleashing of hostilities in the War of 1812. -
Embargo Act of 1807
Closed U.S ports to all exports and restricted imports from Britain -
War Hawks
Young politicians hailing from the West and South -
War of 1812 Begins
Primarily over impressment of the American sailors by the British Navy, as well as disagreements over trade, western expansion, and Native Americans -
Tecumseh (2)
Shawnee Indian political leader and leader of the pan-Indian coalition, known as tecumseh's confederacy -
Battle of New Orleans
U.S victory against Great Britain in the war and was the final major battle of conflict -
Hartford Convention
Party delegates secretly debated-- and rejected-- secession; instead, they drafted constitutional amendments strengthening state controls over commerce and militias -
Treaty of Ghent
Great Britain agreed to relinquish claims to the Northwest Territory, and both countries pledged to work toward ending the slave trade