22 juin 1807 - Chesapeake-Leopard Affair
Description:
A battle between the USS Chesapeake and the HMS Leopard, the latter of which was looking for deserters from the Navy. The Leopard caught the Chesapeake unprepared, and fired a few shots before the Americans surrendered. Three were killed in the attack, and four Americans were captured, one being hanged later. This upset the Americans who called for war briefly but gave up. Short-term, it created the Embargo Act of 1807, and was one of the causes of the War of 1812.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
22 juin 1807
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 218 ans