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Impressment of Sailors
Technique the British used to staff their ships. Sailors from other countries would be captured and forced to work for the British navy in a "press-gang" crew. Though certainly a British technique, it was not as prevalent as exaggerated by American propagandists. -
Washington’s Proclamation of Neutrality
Agreement that American would stay neutral during the war Great Britain had with France -
Jay Treaty
Was made to prevent war with Great Britain since there was a little tension since the independence America took. -
Washington’s Farewell Address
Final adress given by George Washington which gave two warnings.
1 about political parties 2 and long time alliance with other nations. -
Tecumseh
Victory by General Harrison, in which he destroyed the headquarters of Tecumseh's Indian confederation -
Cheasapeake-Leopard Affair
Naval engagement that occurred off the coast of Norfolk. The crew of Leopard pursued, attacked, and boarded the American frigate, looking for deserters from the Royal Navy. -
Embargo Act of 1807
It prohibited American ships from trading in all foreign ports -
War Hawks
Members of Congress who wanted to declare war against Britain -
War of 1812
The United States declared war on Great Britain -
Tecumseh
Tecumseh is kiled -
Hartford Convention
Anti-war Federalists met to discuss the secession of New England from the United States in this Connecticut city. -
Treaty of Ghent
Agreement to end War 1812 -
Battle of New Orleans
One-sided American victory Lead by andrew Jackson.
Takes place two weeks after treaty of Ghent signed. Gave the USA the impression they won.