War of 1812

By SushmaK

  • Harrison Land Law

    Law that enabled white settlers to purchase lands in the Northwest Territory on much easier terms, from the federal government.
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    The Napoleonic Wars

    British-French conflict; both countries took measures to prevent involvement by the United States

  • Chesapeake - Leopard Incident

    British impressment on the Chesapeake creates outrage in the U.S.; Jefferson removes all British warships from American ports; British refused to stop impressment

  • The Embargo

    To prevent future conflict, Congress stops American ships from leaving the country; Serious economic depression affects merchants and shipowners; act later removed by Jefferson

  • Non-Intercourse Act/ Macon’s Bill No. 2

    Replaced the Embargo; Reopens trade with all nations except for Britain and France | Macon’s Bill replaces the Non-Intercourse Act and reopens trade with Great Britain and France

  • Battle of Tippecanoe

    Battle against the natives of Prophetstown provoked by Harrison in the absence of the chief, Tecumseh; Casualties were almost similar in both groups, but Harrison successfully drove off the Indians and burned the town.
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    The War of 1812 (early events-beginnings)

    1810: Congressional elections saw a large number of war hawks being elected
    June 18, 1812: Madison gave in to pressure from Congress and approved a declaration of war against Britain
    American victory was primarily confined in the seas; forced to retreat from northern invasions

  • The Battle of Horseshoe Bend

    Andrew Jackson and the state militia retaliate against the Creeks; the Creeks cede land to the U.S. ; Jackson is made a major general

  • The British Invasion

    The British enter Washington, set the White House on fire in retaliation to the burning of York
    The British fail to take Fort McHenry at Baltimore; Francis Scott Key writes “The Star Spangled Banner”

  • The Hartford Convention

    This was a series of meeting in Hartford, Connecticut. Theses meetings were between the Federalist party to protest the war of 1812. They also talked about the problems with the federal government.

  • Treaty of Ghent

    This was the peace treaty that ended the war of 1812. It was between the United States and the United Kingdom

  • The Battle of New Orleans

    This was a battle that was between Andrew Jackson and his assortment of militia fighter against the British force. Andrew Jackson won and because of it he became kind of a star across the nation. This battle was after the war was over. It took place on January 8, 1815. This was 15 days after the official end to the war.

  • Rush-Bagot Agreement

    This was a treaty with the United Kingdom and the United States that limited naval armaments on the great lakes and lake Champlain.

  • The Battle of Put-in-Bay (Thames)

    Dispersed British fleet by seizing control of York and Lake Erie; forced British and Indian allies to retreat to the Thames river where Harrison quickly defeated the troops; Tecumseh was killed in the battle; first significant American military victory