New Threats from Overseas and The Road to War LEADS TO

What Does Neutrality Mean Again? In America, overseas trade grew rapidly. This trade brought new problems One problem arose when America was trying to trade with both Britain and France during another war. The United States claimed it was neutral. This didn’t work. Hundreds of American ships were captured by both Britain and France.

I’m Impressed!!! Thousands of American soldiers were forced to work in the British navy. This is called impressment. Jefferson passed the Embargo Act and cut off trade with Britain and France. It ended up hurting America most of all.

The Road to the War of 1812 About 900,000 people moved west of the Appalachian Mountains between 1790 and The Indians did not like this. After some fighting, the US signed the Treaty of Greenville. In this treaty the US gained the state of Ohio, the Indians were paid $20,000, and fighting stopped.

Oh no you di’ent England!! Different Indian leaders began to spring up. These leaders spoke out against Indians trading with “the white man.” The leaders said that the Indians should return their old traditions. This caused more fighting. Americans found out that Britain(England) was selling guns and ammo to the Indians! This, along with the fact that Britain was still attacking ships and forcing Americans to fight for the British made many Americans furious. America did not want to be bullied, especially by England. Many called for war with England. We declared war in This war is cleverly named The War of 1812