War of 1812

Washington proclamation of Neutrality

Apr 22, 1793

This is an announcement from George Washington stating for the United States to be neutral from the fighting between Great Britain and France.

Impressment of Sailors

May 1, 1793

The impressment of sailors was when Britain's Royal Navy had troops that would go onto American ships and look through all the crew and seize people that they accused of leaving British ships.

Jay Treaty

Nov 19, 1794

This was an agreement between Britain and America that allowed for America have a sound national economy and made sure they would have commercial prosperity.

Washington's Farewell Address

Sep 19, 1796

This was Washington congratulating his fellow Americans for all they have done for the country, and this is when he is about to leave office.

Chesapeake-Leopard Affair

Jun 22, 1807

This is a time where the British soldiers from their ship fought and boarded the ship of the Americans looking for people that have left the Royal Navy of Great Britain.

Embargo Act of 1807

Dec 22, 1807

The embargo act was an act where it would cost more for goods to be imported and exported and this was to try and promote for Americans using the goods that they have from the Louisiana purchase.

Tecumseh

Nov 11, 1811

This was the battle of Tippecanoe that took place at Prophetstown where the Indians fought against the Americans and the Americans burned down the village and caused Tecumseh’s brother to flee to Canada.

War of 1812

Jun 18, 1812

This was a war fought between Americans and Britain's over US maritime rights.

War Hawks

Jun 18, 1812

War hawks are people that like to fight in wars or escalate existing conflict instead of letting it just reside there for a long time.

Tecumseh

Oct 5, 1813

This was the battle of Thames also known as the battle of Moraviantown where Americans defeated Tecumseh’s troops and his British Allie’s.

Hartford Convention

Dec 15, 1814

This is where federalists from Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont had a secret meeting because they weren’t against James Madison who was the president at the time and his mercantile policies.

Treaty of Ghent

Dec 24, 1814

This was the treaty that stopped the war of 1812 between Americans and Britain's and was signed by both sides on December 24, 1814, but actually took effect in February 1815.

Battle of New Orleans

Jan 8, 1815

This was a battle between Americans and Britain where Britain initially attacked the Americans around 5 miles southeast of New Orleans.