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Washington Proclamation of Neutrality
Written by Washington, stating that America will remain neutral since there was a conflict between France and Britain. It also persecuted any American citizen who decided they were going to help either side. -
Jay Treaty
Intended to fix the problems of Great Britain not leaving their western boundaries/posts, seizing American ships/vessels (no supplies for France), and giving weapons to Native Americans. It didn't work. -
Washington Farewell Address
Urged to America stay away from Europe in general and to avoid political parties. Emphasized national unity. -
Chesapeake-Leopard Affair
The British HMS Leopard opened fire on USS Chesapeake which was forced to surrender. British sailors removed four men from the Chesapeake who had deserted from the British Navy. Only one of the four was a British citizen, with the three others being Americans who had been impressed into British naval service. -
Impressment of sailors
The British were kidnapping and forcing American sailors onto their naval ships for work. One of the main causes of the War of 1812. -
Embargo Act of 1807
Attempt by the US Congress and President Jefferson to stop US merchant ships from carrying war material and other items to France and Britain. It only harmed the economy. Farmers and poor people suffered during this time. Existing markets were wrecked. Unemployment increased. Smuggling was widely endorsed by the
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Tecumseh
Played a key role in defending Canada. He was military leader and advocate of intertribal Indian alliance who directed Indian resistance. In the War of 1812 he joined British forces for the capture of Detroit and the invasion of Ohio. Weakens confederacy. (1811) -
War Hawks
Warhawks are westerners and southerners wanted to go to war with Britain. Republicans were in charge at the time, so they wanted relations with France. -
War of 1812
Caused by British restrictions on U.S. trade and America’s desire to expand its territory, the United States took on the greatest naval power in the world, Great Britain. Ended with the Treaty of Ghent being signed. -
Tecumseh
At the Battle of the Thames in 1813, the British and Native Americans were defeated by an Americans, Tecumseh was killed, and the remaining Native Americans left the alliance. -
Hartford Convention
A secret a meeting held in Hartford, Connecticut, consisting Federalist delegates from Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont who were dissatisfied with the President Madison's economic policies and progress of the War of 1812. Second threat of succession. -
The Treaty of Ghent
Ended the War of 1812. It was signed by British and American representatives at Ghent, Belgium. By conditions of the treaty, the boarders are to be the same as they were before the war. Neither Britain or America gained any land from each other. Didn't resolve any problems. -
Battle of New Orleans
Major battle of the War of 1812 which ended in a US victory against Great Britain. Both British and American troops were not aware of the Treaty of Ghent that was signed a few weeks prior, so the Battle of New Orleans occurred despite the agreements in the treaty.