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Impressment of sailors
The process in which British sailors would capture American sailors and force them into the service of the British Navy. Incidents of impressment are often cited as one of the causes of the War of 1812. The process continued well after the listed date but fell out of popular use due to the war of 1812 -
Washington’s Proclamation of Neutrality
A Neutrality Proclamation to define the policy of the United States in response to the spreading war in Europe. Washington issued this address during the war between Britain and France stating “that they [the United States] should with sincerity and good faith adopt and pursue a conduct friendly and impartial toward the belligerent Powers.” -
Jay Treaty
A treaty between the United States and Great Britain with the intention of settling disputes between the two left over from the revolution. -
Washington’s Farewell Address
The address Washington gave when he left office, showing his disdain for political parties along with his desire for the U.S to remain neutral. -
Chesapeake-Leopard Affair
A naval encounter off the coast of Virginia between the British HMS Leopard and the American frigate USS Chesapeake that ended with the Leopard boarding-looking defectors. -
Embargo Act 1807
An act under the Jefferson administration that resected trade to and from Europe during the Napoleonic wars. -
Tecumseh (1)
A minor war between the Indian chief Tecumseh with his Tecumseh's Confederacy, against the United States. -
War of 1812 Begins
The outbreak of the War 1812. -
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War Hawks
A group advocating for the war of 1812. -
Tecumseh (2)
Tecumseh declares his support for the British. -
Hartford Convention
A three-week debate about the relationship between the then-18 states and the Federal government. -
Treaty of Ghent
The peace treaty the ended the War of 1812 -
Battle of New Orleans
The last battle of the War that happened after it ended due to communication.