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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.