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At the time of this Proclamation, multiple countries in Europe - Austria, Prussia, Sardinia, Britain, and the Netherlands - were at war with France. With Washington's Proclamation of Neutrality, it stated that America was going to stay neutral and not get involved with the war across seas. Along with that, he stated that U.S. citizens would be punished if they did anything in action against any of the countries at war.
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Being one of the main lead ups to the War of 1812 was when the British were boarding American ships looking for deserters, and forced many men into service for the Royal Navy. They did this to meet enlistment requirements, but since they couldn't do it voluntarily, they resorted to forcing Americans into their Navy. This led America to believing that Great Britain was hold their ships and caused them to very upset by the matter.
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The signing of the Jay Treaty was supposed to help solve remaining issues that were unresolved after the Treaty of Paris. It was meant to remove British troops from America's Northwest territory, and also stop Great Britain from seizing the United States ships.
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Retiring after two terms of presidency, Washington wanted to publicly announce some of his thoughts before he retired. He mentioned things like the country should be united, to fear and stand against political parties, and that the United States should focus on themselves, not making ties with other countries.
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After Jenkin Ratford, a British sailor, joined an American ship and deserted his own, the British wanted revenge. While the American ship was in Mediterranean waters, they got a board the American ship, and after they refused to give up the men, the captain of the Leopard shot and killed three of the Americans on the ship, then seized who they were looking for. Eventually, this led current president Thomas Jefferson to creating the Embargo Act of 1807.
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The Embargo Act of 1807 was implemented by President Thomas Jefferson. This enforced it so that America could not have commerce with any other countries. Unfortunately, this led to agriculture shipping interests suffering, as well as having the exports drop to 1/5 of the amount they were before.
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The term "War Hawks" was used around 1810-1812 to describe young politicians that were pro-war. These men believed that Great Britain disrespected the United States rights to govern itself and believed that the only way to prove they could was to win another war against them. They also believed that the war with Great Britain would be necessary because of Westward expansion.
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Tecumseh was an Indian Chief who wanted to gather others to combat and oppose the U.S. government. Along with that, he expanded the territory and explored what he own. But on the brink of the War of 1812, he sided with the British and decided to go against the United States, helping the British in Detroit.
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The War of 1812 had America and Great British fighting against one another for several reasons. The impressment of sailors by Great Britain made America upset since their citizens were being taken and forced into the British Navy. The Embargo Act of 1807 cut off any commerce between America and any other countries. Along with that, the British wanted more territory. America tried to attack Montreal, Canada, but because the attack was poorly performed, the British were able to secure Detroit.
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In order to attack the United States, both British and Native American forces gathered together to attack the country. In this war was Tecumseh. Being overpowered by American military forces, Tecumseh was killed in Canada. With his death, the idea of Native independence also died without a leader strong enough to combat America.
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To address the current issue of the War of 1812, members of the Federalist party met in secret. The party did not believe support the war and feared their lands would be invaded and they would be harmed. The Hartford Convention led the Federalist Party to protect and fund New England's economy. Additionally, the recommended an amendment, two-thirds majority vote to declare war, be added to the Constitution.
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Even though the Treaty of Ghent was signed, the battle between Great Britain and America did not end for at least another two months. The Treaty stated that the countries would stop fighting only if both governments ratified the treaty. The British only wanted to ratify their treaty if America did it without altering theirs too. Regardless, the treaty stated that any land taken during the war would be given to the original owner after the war concluded.
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After defeating Napoleon, the British focused their efforts of the War with America, deciding to attack their means of trade and transportation, specifically in New Orleans. Hearing the news, Military leader Andrew Jackson gathered men of all different backgrounds in order to combat the British. With Jackson's army, the British were defeated, and it was the last major armed dispute between the two countries.