Timeline:War of 1812 -Yamilet MF

  • Impressment of sailors

    Impressment of sailors

    The impressment of sailors was the British impressing American seaman during the Napoleonic War which didn't help the United States with trade.. This was a major cause doe the War of 1812
  • Washington’s Proclamation of Neutrality

    Washington’s Proclamation of Neutrality

    This Proclamation was signed by President George Washington which made a nation neutrality between the Untied States to Great Britain and France. Washington believed it was best to stay neutral and not side with anyone in order to keep the Untied States at peace.
  • Jay Treaty

    Jay Treaty

    The Jay Treaty of 1794 was an agreement between Great Britain and the United States to settle disputes and issues. It was also formally titled as, "Treaty of Amity Commerce and Navigation between his Britannic Majesty and the United States of America".This treat was negotiated by John Jay and it was signed in London and many Americans didn't like it. Some of the issues this treaty targeted was Britain impressment of American sailers, Britain's evacuation of forts on American borders, and more.
  • Washington’s Farewell Address

    Washington’s Farewell Address

    In this letter George Washington says goodbye after serving the public service for the past 20 years. He urges Americans to set aside their difference and create common nation interests and warns people about the danger of different political parties that will divide the country.
  • Chesapeake-Leopard Affair

    Chesapeake-Leopard Affair

    This was a naval engagement off the coast of Norfolk, Virginia between the American frigate USSS Chesapeake and British fourth-rate HMS Leopard.The American ship refused to allow the British on the ship which resulted in the British ship firing at the American Ship. The Americans were not happy about this and expelled all British Ships for American units an apology came out.
  • Embargo Act 1807

    Embargo Act 1807

    The Embargo Act closed the U.S. ports from all exports and imports coming from Great Britain. This was a response from Thomas Jefferson after the Britain and France messed with U.S. ships during the Napoleonic War. But this act was not a success because it worsen the American Economy.
  • Tecumseh: Battle of Tippecanoe

    Tecumseh: Battle of Tippecanoe

    This battle occurred between the Native Americans part of Tenskwatawa and the Americans. The Americans had won this battle which lead to the Native Americans aiding Great Britain during the Wars of 1812.
  • War Hawks

    War Hawks

    The War Hawks occurred in 1812 where people wanted war gains the Britain for harming Americans and to cease the alleged instigation going on between British and American Indians. Many of were young congressmen from Western and Southern States.
  • War of 1812 Begins

    War of 1812 Begins

    The War of 1812 was between Great Britain and the United States due to trading conflicts and the impressment of American sailors. Tensions had grown from the Napoleonic War and the French Revolution due to violations of the U.S. maritime rights.
  • Tecumseh: Capture of Detroit

    Tecumseh: Capture of Detroit

    The British and Native Americans used a bluff in the Americans which lead to the surrendering of the fort and town of Detroit. In addition it led to many casualties and death on Americans and Britain got control.
  • Hartford Convention

    Hartford Convention

    The Hartford Convention lasted from 12/15/1814-1/5/1815 and it was a series of meeting of Federalist delegates secretly made adamants to the Constitution. This resulted to lessen the Western and Souther states power and it increased and protected New Englands.
  • Treaty of Ghent

    Treaty of Ghent

    This was a treaty between the United States and Great Britain agreeing to peacefully end war, settle boundaries of United States and Canada, and Britain agreeing to cease Northwest Territory. The treaty began its effect in February 1815.
  • Battle of New Orleans

    Battle of New Orleans

    This battle was the final military engagement between Great Britain and the Untied States and it was a victory for the states. But this was a major loss of Britain because they had many casualties and their commander General died.