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Washington's Proclamation of Neutrality
Washington issued a Proclamation of Neutrality declaring the United States was neutral in the growing war in Europe. -
Jay Treaty
The Jay Treaty was a treaty designed by John Jay to negotiate the withdrawal of British soldiers from western territory and stop British seizing of ships. -
Washington's Farewell Address
Washington gave a farewell address at the end of his second term. In his speech, he told the public political parties were a bad idea and would destroy the rights of people. -
Impressment of Sailors
The British Navy impressed American sailors by kidnapping them to work for the British Navy. They did this because they did not have enough volunteers. -
Embargo Act of 1807
Jefferson decided to create an embargo act that forbid all foreign commerce in America. He did this as a response to the British impressing American sailors. It ended up hurting America, but not Britain. Despite the fact that Jefferson was a Republican and believed in a limited central government, this embargo gave more power to the government. -
Chesapeake-Leopard Affair
It was a naval engagement between the British ship Leopard and the American ship USS Chesapeake. The crew of the Leopard boarded the Chesapeake and searched for deserters of the Royal Navy. -
Tecumseh 1 Battle of Tippecanoe
Tecumseh was a Shawnee Native American chief who led the Indians in the Battle of Tippecanoe. After this battle, which America won, Tecumseh realized they must ally themselves with Britain if they hope to win against Americans. -
War Hawks
They were a group of Republican Congressmen who demanded that the United States declare war against Great Britain, invade British Canada, and expel the Spanish from Florida. -
Tecumseh 2 Battle of Thames
Tecumseh fought with the British in the War of 1812 against America. Tecumseh was killed in the Battle of Thames. After his death, the native alliance with Britain falls apart. -
War of 1812 Begins
The War of 1812 began after President Madison told Congress Britain was impressing American citizens and Northwestern citizens had suffered from Indian attacks that were believed to be incited by the British. -
Treaty of Ghent
It provided for the cessation of hostilities, the restoration of conquests, and a commission to settle boundary disputes. It caused a return to status quo because they couldn't afford to continue to fight since their trade virtually disappeared since most of their trading was with Britain. -
Hartford Convention
Federalist delegates from Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Vermont, and New Hampshire came together in Hartford, Connecticut to express their opposition to the War of 1812. They wanted to propose a series of amendments that would protect New England interests, such as commerce and manufacturing. They threatened to secede, but didn't follow through because the war was over before they could present their demands. -
Battle of New Orleans
The Americans, led by Andrew Jackson, were outnumbered by the British, who were led by General Edward Pakenham, Despite this, the Americans still won.
