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Chesapeake incedent
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Britain decrees Order in Council
Britain's allies and countries neutral to war between Britain and France not allowed to trade with France unless duties paid to Britain -
Jefferson signs embargo bill
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Congress votes to repeal embargo
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embargo repealed; also Jefferson's last day in office and the date of Madison's inauguration
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Madison issues proclamation of Erskine Agreement: meant to take effect June 10
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Madison re-establishes non-intercourse due to dismissal of Erskine Agreement in Britain
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Congress passes Macon's Bill #2, replacing previous nonintercourse legislation
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Madison states nonintercourse against Britain
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Reimposition of non-intercourse against Great Britain: Law of March 2
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Orders in Council ended, announced by British foreign secretary
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the Twelfth Congress convenes (special War Congress, requested by Madison in July
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Night: Battle of Tippecanoe
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Congress passes embargo - allows American ships to return safely to harbor before war
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Madison renominated by Republican party
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Madison nominated again for presidency (Republican party)
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Madison delivers war message
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House of Representatives approves war
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Senate approves war
This was after long debate and discussion; the decision to go to war prevailed despite splits in the Republican party and the adamant opposition of the Federalists. -
General William Hull gives "freedom" address to Canadians at Sandwich