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Washington’s Proclamation of Neutrality
The Washington’s Proclamation of Neutrality was endorsed by George Washington. This stated that the United States would not participate in any war. However, this was directed to France and Britain stating that United States would be neutral between the two. It also threaten to harm any American citizen aiding the countries at war. This led up to the War of 1812 because France aided the United States when they were declaring independence against Britain. -
Jay Treaty
The Jay Treaty was an agreement made between United States and Britain that deflected the oncoming war between the two countries. Britain agreed to leave the Northwest Territory and to leave American ships alone so their trading can become peaceful and their economy can advance. This led to the War of 1812 due to American being scared that it gave Britain to much power and allowance to the economy and national ties. -
Washington’s Farewell Address
Washington’s Farewell Address was an warning to the United States about the political parties. Washington was afraid that the political parties would form new nations and break away from American causing more problems then need. Washington also warned them about foreign affairs that they needed to remain neutral and to have temporary alliances, so they wouldn’t get involved with other countries problems. This led to the War of 1812; America making alliances and treaties between Britain France. -
Impressment of Sailors
The Impressment of Sailors was Britain Royal Navy kidnapping United States sailors and making them join Great Britain army , so they would go against their own army also seizing U.S ships. This contributed to War of 1812 because this was an major aspect that took place. By Great Britain forcing their kidnapping victims to work and service them. It made America disappointed and angry at Britain. -
Chesapeake-Leopard Affair
The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair was an treaty that tried to prevent the violence between America and Britain. Due to impressment continuing the treaty did not proceed. The Leopard tried to proceed in Chesapeake to look for sailors or runaways, but Chesapeake refused. Therefore, this resulted to Leopard firing at American boats and ships which led to three people dying and some injured. This showed the terrible relationship between Britain and U.S that led to the War of 1812. -
Embargo Acts 1807
The Embargo Act of 1807 was an law that Congress passed that prohibited imported and exported goods from United States. Due to France and Britain taking U.S ships and their men. This contributed to War of 1812 because it created more reasons for the United States to go war with Britain. -
War of 1812 Begins
The War of 1812 was an war that lasted for about two years and eight months. It was a war between Britain and U.S that began due to Britain interfering with United States trade, impressment of their sailors, and since Britain had an alliance with Native Americans it made the Native American get involved. The significance of the War of 1812 was it allowed U.S to gain international respect because they held their ground against Britain again. -
War Hawks
The War Hawks was young republican members from Congress that came from the South and West and they wanted to go start a war with Britain due to them wanting to gain more land and territories. U.S also wanted a war because Britain had an alliance and was aiding Native Americans, how badly their economy was effected, and national humiliation. This contributed to the War of 1812 because it was more reason for U.S to go to war with Britain. -
Tecumseh(2)
The Tecumseh was an Native American that led the Shawnee and the Tecumseh’s Confederacy. Tecumseh had an alliance with Britain because they wanted to prevent the U.S from expanding and trying to take their territories/land. So they basically helped Britain fight U.S for their own advantage. After Tecumseh did so did the alliance with Britain and Britain had to retreat from the war. -
Hartford Convention
The Hartford Convention was an assembly held in Hartford Connecticut that gathered New England Federalist to come together to examine and discuss the impact and/or effect of the War of 1812. There was 26 delegates that was assembled. They wanted the Federal government to help aid New England and to help them with their financial problems due to their trading economy decaying. -
Treaty of Ghent
The Treaty of Ghent was considered a peace treaty that ended the War of 1812 between Britain and United States. This treaty was ratified by U.S Congress and it states that all the Northwest Territories or land that was taken has to be restored back to the original owner. That the plan was to remain peaceful and to settle any problems between each other so trade a can regulate and they nations can expand. -
Battle of New Orleans
The Battle of New Orleans was the final major battle of the War of 1812 that happened due Andrew Jackson not knowing that the Treaty of Ghent has been signed. So the battle between the two continued and the U.S claimed victory over Britain due to Britain being unprepared for the battle so it resulted to the U.S winning. This battle helped American remain stable and increase the confidence.