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Chesapeake Affair
A disagreement and battle occured off the coast of Virginia when the Brithish ship-Leopard- attacked and boarded the American ship-Chesapeake- while looking for deserters from the Roay Navy. The commander of the American ship surrendured to the Britsh and four crew members were taken by the Britsh and accused of desertion. After the attack the Chesapeake was allowed to return home and the commander suspend. The Americans reaction was anger and uproar at Great Britain. -
Embargo Act
This was Thomas Jefffersons response to the frequent attacks made by the British and French against the American ships. His responses was very neutral to avoid violence. Specifically all U.S. ports were closed to export shipping in either U.S. or foreign vessels, and restrictions were placed on imports from Great Britain. Although it was created with good intent it hurt some of businesses of farmers, mercantile, and maritime interests. -
Non-Intercourse Act
The Non-Intercourse Act of 1809 replaced or fixed the Emargo Act of 1807. Also it was meant to hurt the economy of Great Britain and France rather than have the American economy suffer. Specifically it lifted all embargoes on American shipping aside from the shipments heading to Britain or France. -
Macons Bill #2
Macon's Bill number two gave president power to veto trade with any nation that violated US neutrality. This bill replaced the Non-intercourse Act of 1809 and with it trade with Britain and France were permitted again. -
War Hawks
The War Hawks consisted of a young group of ment mostly from the Southern and Western United States and were fierce Democratic Republicans who persuaded Congress to declare war on Britain. They were voted into the House in 1810 and began ahving meetings in 1811. From 1811-1812 they pushed for war and requisite financial and military preparations because they were tired of peaceful actions. In the end they were able to convince Congress to favour a second struggle for liberty against Britain. -
Washington DC Burned
The Burning of Washington DC was an event where British troops marched to DC and burned the White House in retaliation to the American attack on the city of York (Ontario,Canada) in 1812. Once the Britsh arrived they ransacked the White House destroying everything thet set fire to it. President Madison and the First Lady and safely fled to Maryland. -
Hartford Convention
The Hartford CConvention took place from December 15, 1814 t0 Janurary 4, 1815 and took place in Hartford, Connecticut in order to discuss what was happening with New England. The convention was help by Frederalist representatives of the NEw England States who were upset with the War and considered seceding from the Union or adding ammendments to the Constitution to make themselves happier with the government. However, the news of the Treaty of Ghent ended all ideas brought up at the convention. -
Treaty of Ghent
When the treaty was signed it meant the ending of the War of 1812. It was signed by British and American representatives at Ghent, Belgium and some of the terms included all conquered territory was to be returned, although the treaty said nothing about two of the issues of rights of neutral U.S. vessels and the impressment of U.S. sailors. -
Battle For New Orleans
This was the greatest American victory of the war even though it occured after the signing of the Treaty of Ghent. The British had hoped to attack Louisiana and seperate it from the rest of the United States. However, American forces were warned of this attack and setup viscious assults led by General Andrew Jackson causing the British to retreat. This victory boosted national pride and was the last armed engagement between the United States and Britain. -
American System
Henry Clay compromised this genius plan to aid American business and it had three parts to it. The three parts included a tariff which taxed imported goods (from Europe), establishment of a national babuilding roads and canals to improve the transportation system in the country.
