THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825
WAR OF 1812
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Britain cuts off diplomatic relations with France and starts attacking French ships because France and the US make an alliance
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France cuts off diplomatic relations with the United States and starts seizing American ships because they think the US has formally allied with Britain
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Britain and France join together against the US and attack ships
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The United States declares war on France
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Detailed explanation-1: -One major effect of Jay’s Treaty was that it granted most-favored-nation status to Great Britain, which in turn, promised Great Britain that it would not trade with its enemies in times of war. This stipulation in Jay’s Treaty ultimately helped bring about the War of 1812.
Detailed explanation-2: -The French were infuriated by Jay’s Treaty, believing it violated earlier treaties between the United States and France; as a result, they went on to seize a substantial number of American merchant ships.
Detailed explanation-3: -How did President Adams deal with the French seizure of American ships? He withstood pressure to declare war on France. He sent diplomats to France to discuss the rights of neutral nations.
Detailed explanation-4: -Many leaders were also angry that the United States had concluded the Jay Treaty with Great Britain in 1794. Consequently, in 1796 French leaders decided to issue an order allowing for the seizure of American merchant ships, carefully timed to catch as many as possible by surprise.