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French & British commence hostilities
The British seize American merchant vessels attempting French trade. -
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Events Leading to the War of 1812
Many of these events and people are what escalated the causes of the War of 1812 to commence. -
American & British treaty
Americans agree to stop trade with France. -
British/French peace treaty
There was a peace treaty intended to ensure American neutrality. -
Louisiana purchase
It created a new frontier to the dissatisfaction of Indian nations. Over the next years, Britain preached insurrection and furnished arms to be aimed at American settlers. -
France launches navy to invade Ireland
British prepare to defend its Channel coast. French and British navies seize American vessels. -
British and French engage in sea warfare
American ships seized by both combatants. -
Chesapeake Leopard Affair
HMS Leopard attacks U.S.S. Chesapeake. The British boarded Chesapeake and 3 Americans died. U.S. vessel was poorly prepared for battle although resisted British. -
Embargo Act of 1807
Closed all European ports to American shipping excepting those vessels paying entry fee.
U.S. congress passes embargo against all British products. -
Embargo Act Repealed
It was repealed after its negative effects were severely felt by the United States. -
The Non-Intercourse Act
This new act restricted trade to England and France and their colonies but allowed trade with all other nations. -
President Madison in Office
There were many issues when Madison took office. Americans were upset with Britain for arming Native Americans. They also hated the impressment of American sailors. American nationalism grew because they wanted to protect their country's honor. -
The Macon's Bill Number 2
It replaced the Non-Intercourse Act. This bill lifted all restricted trade with both England and France. If either nation repealing its trade restrictions, an embargo would be initiated against the other nation. -
War Hawks
They were expansionists, who resented American economic injuries and national humiliation. Their territorial ambitions in the Northwest and Florida inspired them to agitate for war with Great Britain. -
Napoleon's Influence on Act
After the Macon Bill Number 2, Napoleon promised that all economic terms restricting US imports into Europe would be lifted. Because of this, Madison reinstated the Non-Intercourse Acts restricting trade with Britain. -
Re-instating Non-intercourse Act
Due to Napoleon, the act was re-established. This ended up pushing the U.S. closer to war with Britain and Napoleon did not keep his promise. -
Battle of Tippecanoe
Indian nations attack settlers in Indiana territory. -
William Henry Harrison's Role in Battle
During the Battle of Tippecanoe, Harrison and his men stood their ground for more than two hours as the fought warriors from Prophetstown. The Native Americans were unhappy about ammunitions that ran low. After the battle, the Native Americans abandoned Prophetstown and Harrison's men burned it to the ground, destroying the food supplies stored for the winter. The soldiers returned to their homes afterward. -
War of 1812 Begins
It is all of this that causes a Declaration of War against Britain in 1812. -
More Problems with Great Britain
Britain told the United States that they would continue the impressment of American sailors. Because the British continued to provide Native Americans with firearms, it caused problems between westward settlers and the Natives. -
The American View
After the Battle of Tippecanoe, American public blamed the violence on British interference in American affairs through financial and munitions support for the Indians.
