england did not want the u.s. supplying their enemies with supplies and food 1
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England did not want the U.S. supplying their enemies with supplies and food
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The Americans wanted to trade with both the English and the French
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IMPRESSMENT - is kidnapping, in this case from a ship on the ocean
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EMBARGO ACT OF 1807 - stated no American ships could sail to foreign ports and all American ports were closed to British ships
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The Embargo Act was a disaster - it hurt the U.S. economy very badly
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The embargo act was the most unpopular measure of Jefferson’s presidency.
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TECUMSEH -Shawnee chief that organized local tribes against the U.S. government
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The Native Americans and the British join forces after the Battle of Tippecanoe
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3. U.S. is upset the British have joined forces with the Native Americans
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On June 18, 1812 the United States declares war on England
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War to 1812 had 2 phases:
1) 1812 to 1814 – England concentrated on defeating the French, pay little attention to U.S.
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OLIVER HAZZARD PERRY IN BATTLE OF THAMESOLIVER HAZZARD PERRY IN BATTLE OF THAMES
Original copy of the National Anthem
Written by Francis Scott Key as watch the Battle at Fort McHenry
TREATY OF GHENT ended the War of 1812
Basically there was no clear winner and many trade disputes were still unsettled
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