War of 1812

By Jewert
  • Impressment of sailors

    Britain took men (15 thousand men) into the military to fight.
  • Washington's Proclamation of Neutrality

    Washington has declared that the US would no longer interfere with wars in Europe.
  • Jay Treaty

    The US tried to get on better terms with Great Britain and it tried getting things Britain took back, but it didn't really manage to do anything.
  • Washington's Farewell Address

    Washington said to not get into any long term alliances because it could lead to them getting into issues that they could avoid
  • Embargo Act of 1807

    The US quit trading with France and Britain and this affected the country in a poor way because there was a lack of resources.
  • Chesapeake-Leopard Affair

    It shows how hostile the US and Great Britain are towards each other.
  • Tecumseh

    He was a Native Cheif that fought alongside Britain to fight against America. He fought for his land.
  • War of 1812 Begins

    The war started because Britain gets in the way of US trade and its expansion
  • War Hawks

    The War Hawks were members of congress who wanted Madison to declare war against Britain
  • Tecumseh

    Once he died the Natives couldn't hold up the fight anymore. They were pushed back more so to the west.
  • Hartford Convention

    It was a meeting of Federalist delegates and it was meant to talk about the things that have happened under the James Madison administration.
  • Treaty of Ghent

    Ended the war of 1812
  • Battle of New Orleans

    It was a major victory America led by Andrew Jackson.