Relations Between England and the United States
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Relations Between England and the United States
p.82
The United States ship the Chesapeake was attacked by the British ship the Leopard, causing outrage among many American citizens.
The Chesapeake vs. the Leopard
Read a description of the confrontation between the Chesapeake and the Leopard. The Embargo Act of 1807
Before the United States went to war with England in 1812, Jefferson tried to use diplomacy. Learn about the Embargo Act that Jefferson and Congress hoped would change England's behavior toward America. The War of 1812
Visit this site for a detailed look at the War of 1812.
Relations Between England and the United States
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