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Washington's Proclamation of Neutrality
In 1793, a war broke out between France and Great Britain and began to spread throughout Europe so George Washington decided the United States would remain neutral during these conflicts. The Proclamation of Neutrality also threatened any American that provided any time of service or help to Great Britain or France. -
Jay Treaty
The Jay Treaty was a treaty of Amity, Commerce, and Navigation that stood between the United States and Great Britain. The treaty was set to resolve the issues that remained after the Treaty of Paris and since America gained its independence. It allowed the United States to trade in England, and allowed Great Britain to trade in the Indies. -
Washington's Farewell Address
George Washington's Farewell Address was exactly what it sounded like, a farewell address. In the address Washington states that he will not seek nor accept a third term as the President of the United States, leaving him with two terms (8 years). Washington also warned the people of the political parties that would soon rise. Alexander Hamilton played a tremendous part in helping Washington write the address. -
Impressment of sailors
Great Britain's Royal Navy sent officers that boarded American ships, observed the crew, and took sailors which were accused of being deserters of British ships. The impressment was one of four causes of the War of 1812. -
Chesapeake Leopard Affair
The Chesapeake had just left the port and began sailing when it was approached by Leopard. The Leopard attempted to search the Chesapeake, but the Chesapeake did not stop. As a result, the British fired at the American ship, killing three and forcing three Americans to work for the British Navy. -
Embargo Act 1807
The Embargo Act of 1807 was a law passed by U.S. Congress forbidding American ships to trade in foreign ports. Great Britain were still at war during this time, and America was still trading with both sides. France passed a law that prohibited any trade with anyone who was neutral. The British also began to to seize American ships and men, but the U.S. was not prepared to fight. Jefferson thought the idea of stopping foreign trade would weaken France and Britain. -
Tecumseh
Tecumseh was a warrior chief and organizer of the Native American Confederacy. Tecumseh created the Confederacy in hopes of preventing settlers from settling in the Northwest Territory. Later in 1812, Tecumseh and his supports supported the British. -
War Hawks
War Hawks, led by Henry Clay, were southerners and westerners in the U.S. Congress that supported going to war with Great Britain. The War Hawks were the ones pressuring James Madison to declare war against Great Britain. -
Beginning of War of 1812
President James Madison had finally declared war on Great Britain. The cause of this was Britain refused to stop seizing ships, and they created an economy blockade on France. -
Hartford Convention
The Hartford Convention was held to discuss the progress of the war, and the delegates feelings towards it. The Convention contained mainly Federalists whom were concerned of the federal government having more control/power. The Hartford Convention led to a declaration which called for the federal government to protect New England. -
Treaty of Ghent
On December 24, 1814 the Treaty of Ghent was signed by the British and America in Ghent, Belgium. The treaty ended the War of 1812. Some, not all, of the territory captured was returned, and a commission was set up to decide the dispute of the Canadian/ U.S. border. -
Battle of New Orleans
The Battle of New Orleans was between the U.S. Army and the British Army. This battle ceased British from taking control of U.S. port. The Battle of New Orleans helped Major General Andrew Jackson win the presidential election.
