War of 1812

  • Impressment of Sailors

    Britain kidnapped American sailors to draft into the Royal Navy. These soldiers were forced to fight for Britain against France.
  • Proclamation of Neutrality

    George Washington declared the United States neutral in the war between Great Britain and France.
  • Jay Treaty

    John Jay negotiated a treaty with the British in a bid to stop them from seizing American ships. The treaty was made to maintain a neutral relationship between the United States and Great Britain.
  • Washington's Farewell Address

    Before leaving office, George Washington wrote a farewell address for all Americans, warning against long term affairs with foreign nations, as well as political parties and the division they could cause.
  • Chesapeake-Leopard Affair

    A British ship, the Leopard, attacked an American frigate, Chesapeake, searching for deserters of the Royal Navy.
  • Embargo Act

    The Embargo Act of 1807 was an economic sanction. It prevented any trade between America and Great Britain. This act negatively affected Americans, specifically merchants.
  • War Hawks

    The War Hawks were American politicians from the South and West that did not want to remain neutral, preferring to go to war.
  • Tecumseh's War

    It was a conflict between Tecumseh, a Shawnee tribe leader, and the United States. This took place in Indiana.
  • War of 1812 Begins

    President James Madison signed a declaration of war against Great Britain.
  • Tecumseh's Death

    Tecumseh was killed in the Battle of Thames.
  • Hartford Convention

    It was a secret meeting between Federalists.
  • Treaty of Ghent

    This treaty ended the war between the United States and Great Britain.
  • Battle of New Orleans

    American troops defeated British troops.