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Washington's Proclamation of Neutrality was passed to avoid any war between Great Britain and France. This Proclamation was also passed to show both of these countries that the United States was not tied to either and had nothing to do with the war going on between them. -
The United States and Great Britain signed Jay's treaty to avert war between them. Even though Jay's Treaty kept peace between the two nations, it failed to stop the impressment of American soldiers into the Royal Navy, which was a key issue leading into the War of 1812 -
Washington's Farewell Address was a letter that George Washington published before resigning. It essentially warned the public of things that could hurt the nation in the future and what they should be focusing on. -
The Embargo Act was an act that was passed for Great Britain and France to respect the neutralization with the United States. The Embargo Act cut off all trade with all foreign vessels. By doing this, it would help other countries pressure Great Britain and France to respect the neutralization. -
The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair was when a British warship called the HMS Leopard went on the American USS Chesapeake to attack and look for British soldiers who left since they needed more. -
The Battle of Tippecanoe was fought between Americans and Native Americans. This battle was fought primarily because the Natives did not want Americans to expand on their land. -
The impressment of soldiers happened when the British captured American sailors and made them fight in battles as soldiers in the Royal Navy. -
War hawks were people who did not start fights, or end them, but liked to essentially see them go on. Most war hawks during the War of 1812 were young politicians who gawked at the War. -
The War of 1812 was fought between Amerian and Great Britain. The War was fought over many reasons such as Britain's impressment on American sailors and Britain intercepting American trade. This war was from June 18th, 1812, to February 18, 1815. -
The Battle of Thames, also called the Battle of Moraviatown, was the battle between the Americans and the Britsh. The Tecumseh Federacy also fought with the British. After the Americans found great success, they hoped to destroy the British army by following them to Canada. Tecumseh, who played a very important part in this battle, was a Native American chief who was opposed to expansion on Native American lands. Tecumseh sadly died during this battle. -
The Hartford Convention was held on December 12th, 1814 through January 15, 1815. The Hartford Convention was a meeting of Federalists who were opposed to the War of 1812. The purpose of this meeting was to draft constitutional amendments that strengthened the power of New England and gave more power to the states. Essentially, they declared succession of New England. -
The Treaty of Ghent was a treaty that created peace and ended the War of 1812. Both the United States and great Britain both signed this treaty. -
The Battle of New Orleans was between Great Britain and the United States for the territory of New Orleans. The British wanted this territory but it was already an American port, hence why they fought.