War of 1812

By Aiden.01

  • Washington's Proclamation of Neutrality

    Washington declares the U.S. neutral in European wars, trying to avoid conflict.

  • Jay Treaty

    Treaty with Britain meant to resolve trade and border issues, but it angered many Americans.

  • Washington's Farewell Address

    Warns against permanent alliances and involvement in foreign wars.

  • Impressment of sailors

    British navy kidnaps American sailors and forces them to serve in their navy.

  • Chesapeake-Leopard Affair

    British warship attacks the American ship USS Chesapeake, killing and impressing sailors.

  • Embargo Act

    President Jefferson bans U.S. trade with foreign nations to avoid war, but it hurts the U.S. economy.

  • Tecumseh

    Tecumseh, a Shawnee leader, begins uniting Native American tribes to resist U.S. westward expansion, with some support from the British.

  • War Hawks

    Young congressmen like Henry Clay and John C. Calhoun push for war with Britain to defend U.S. honor and possibly take Canada.

  • Tecumseh - Battle of the Thames

    U.S. forces defeat the British and their Native allies. Tecumseh is killed, which weakens Native resistance in the Northwest.

  • Treaty of Ghent

    Ends the War of 1812; no land is exchanged, but hostilities stop.

  • Battle of New Orleans

    Major U.S. victory led by Andrew Jackson, fought after the war officially ended.

  • Hartford Convection

    New England Federalists meet to protest the war; their opposition damages their political party.