War of 1812

  • Washington's Proclamation of Neutrality

    The proclamation declared the nation neutral in the conflict between France and Great Britain.
  • Jay Treaty

    A treaty that sought to settle outstanding issues between the two countries that had been left unresolved since American independence.
  • Embargo Act of 1807

    The act closed U.S. ports to all exports and restricted imports from Britain.
  • War of 1812 begins

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    Hartford Convention

    A convention where party delegates secretly debated—and rejected—secession; instead, they drafted constitutional amendments strengthening state controls over commerce and militias.
  • Battle of New Orleans

    The battle forced the British to recognize United States' claims to Louisiana and West Florida and to ratify the Treaty of Ghent, which ended the war. The Battle of New Orleans also marked the state's political incorporation into the Union.