key events in the war of 1812

By Nicholas Butler1238

  • impressment of sailers

    Great Britain was taking our ships during their times of war to stop supplies from being sent to France. But they weren't just taking the ships; they were also keeping the people on them, and forcing them into British service.

  • jay treaty

    The Jay Treaty was made to avoid war with the British. They said that the British must take their troops out of the bases in America, but they had to favor the British in trade, which the republicans did not like.

  • Washington statement of neutrality

    Washington decided not to take a side in the French Revolution, which angered both sides of the revolution, but it was to protect the fragile young nation.

  • Washingtons farewell address

    Washington decided to step down from power, which is something that is mostly unheard of, and most people still wanted him in power.

  • Chesapeake-Leopard Affair

    A British warship named HMS Leopard fired on the USS Chesapeake, killing 3 and wounding 18, which provoked Jefferson to make the Embargo Act

  • Embargo Act

    This stopped all of America's exports in an attempt to hurt Great Britain and France, but it ended up hurting the American citizens more.

  • Tecumseh- the battle of Tippecanoe

    The Battle of Tippecanoe was a decisive American victory over the native American people that were led by Tecumseh. This hurt their agenda of pushing back the American expansion

  • war hawks

    War Hawks were a group of individuals who wanted war instead of diplomatic solutions.

  • war of 1812 begins

    America declared war on the British because they were doing impressment of sailors, restricting our trade, and supporting the Native Americans.

  • Tecumseh- the Battle of Thames

    The Battle of Thames was a decisive victory for the American people because it led to the death of their leader, Tecumseh, who was their idol and prophet.

  • hartford convention

    This was a secret meeting of New England Federalist delegates who opposed the war, talking against the government, which was considered treason.

  • treaty of ghent

    The Treaty of Ghent was what stopped the War of 1812. It did not solve the problems that started the war, but it kept the peace.

  • Battle of New Orleans

    The Battle of New Orleans was fought after the Treaty of Ghent was signed, so the war should have been over, but the news of the treaty had not yet reached America. Even though the battle should not have been fought, America still won.