Chesapeake Leopard Affair Explained, Embargo Act 1807

In this video, Mr. Droste looks at the Chesapeake Leopard Affair of 1807 and how it added to tension between the United States and Great Britain. If you want the Chesapeake Leopard Affair explained, you've come to the right place!

We also discuss the idea of British Impressment of sailors, both Americans and Royal Navy deserters.

Lastly, we look at Thomas Jefferson's Embargo Act of 1807 which was passed in response instead of taking military action against Great Britain.

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[breonnawalker]

Thank you for this great explanation. My 5th Great Grandparents, and their daughter, my 4th G.Grandma were on that ship heading back home to Sicily. Because of this affair they ended up staying in Washington DC and hence I am alive today. They had a baby in the midst of the canon fire. It always sounded like a romanticized story passed down the lineage but there are actual articles about it from the papers!! The captain helped name her too, saying she was "fortunate". Her name is Fortunata!!!

[edgarcarrion]

thank you for this. you saved my grade