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Impressment of sailors
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Washington's Proclamation of Neutrality
Washington's Proclamation of Neutrality declared that the US would remain neutral during the war between France and Britain. This proclamation also stated that the government had the power to prosecute anyone who helped either nation during their war. This angered France because they saw the United States as an ally, so they felt offended that they were not helping them in their battle against Great Britain. -
Jay's Treaty
Jay's Treaty was created in order to prevent the British from seizing American ships, and it also attempted to settle the issue of British troops having forts on American soil. This treaty failed to adequately address these issues, along with the arming of Native Americans, but it still managed to eliminate British control of western ports, and it established damage claims from British seizures. This ultimately prevent a war from breaking out between the United States and Great Britain. -
Washington's Farewell Address
Washington's Farewell Address was a letter delivered to signify the end of his presidential term. In this letter, Washington warned American citizens to avoid political parties in order to work as a well functioning union. Washington also warned American citizens to be cautious of relationships that they formed with other nations. Despite Washington's warnings, the nation still proceeded to form political parties years later during Jefferson's and Madison's competition for president. -
Chesapeake-Leopard Affair
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Embargo Act of 1807
The Embargo Act was enacted by Thomas Jefferson to resist Great Britain and France's harassment of American ships that were suspected to be carrying war materials and goods to other European during the war. Jefferson hoped that this act would show Great Britain and France how much they needed America for goods so they would stop harassing them. Unfortunately, this act ended up hurting America more than it did Great Britain and France, having damaging effects on trade. It was repealed in 1809. -
Tecumseh: Battle of Tippecanoe
Tecumseh, chief of the Shawnee Indians, led the Battle of Tippecanoe in which they fought against American settlers over their expansion into Indian territory.The Native Americans were the first to charge, but the Americans were able to successfully counterattack. Taking them by surprise, the natives scattered. This battle resulted in a victory for the US, and the leader of the regiment that was involved in the battle, William Henry Harrison, established a national reputation. -
War Hawks
The War Hawks were a group of Republic Congressmen who were against the economic injuries and national humiliation of America during the Napoleonic Wars.They also did not approve of the British encouraging Native American aggression towards settlers in the Northwest. -
War of 1812 Begins
James Madison signed a declaration of war against Great Britain on June 18, which officially began the war. This happened in response to the blockade against the US that was enacted during the war between Britain and France. -
Tecumseh: Siege of Detroit
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Hartford Convention
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Treaty of Ghent
The Treaty of Ghent was signed by British and American representatives in order to bring an end to the War of 1812. The treaty stated that all land that was conquered must be returned, and it also settled land disputes about Canada between the America and Britain. -
Battle of New Orleans
The Battle of New Orleans was the last battle fought in the War of 1812. Despite the Treaty of Ghent that had been signed in previous weeks, this battle between the U.S. and Great Britain still occurred. American troops, led by Andrew Jackson, were able to win this victory against British troops despite being outnumbered in militia. This victory made Jackson an American hero.
