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Why was the chesapeake affair especially embarrassing to the US?
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What was the Leopard-chesapeake Affair?
the cheasapeke leopard affair occured June 22, 1807 off port cheasapeke.The British were a bit put off by this, and in 1807 the British ship HMS Leopard stopped the USS Chesapeake, and demanded that they be allowed to search the ship for deserters. The captain of the US. ship obviously said no, and the British messenger returned to the Leopard.At this time the gun ports on the Leopard opened up, but because the American ship was so overstuffed and poorly organized when it came to supplies they were ineffective at bringing their guns out. The Leopard fired several shots into the Chesapeake, killing 2, mortally wounding 3, and injuring 16 others. The Chesapeake was only able to fire one shot in return.The captain of the Chesapeake surrendered the ship when he saw that the fight was lost. The British captain did not take the ship, but only searched it, finding four deserters. the four US. born sailor's were taken prisoners.A Chesapeake Indian was doing a leopard
Why did the HMS Leopard attack the US frigate Chesapeake?
The HMS Leopard attacked the US frigate Chesapeake in 1807 because the British were searching for deserters from the Royal Navy who they believed were on board the Chesapeake. When the commander of the Chesapeake refused to allow a search to take place, the Leopard fired upon the American ship, causing casualties and damage. This incident contributed to the growing tensions between the United States and Britain and eventually led to the War of 1812.
Who was The XYZ Affair was an attempt by the US to negotiate a peaceful agreement with what country?
France
Why did the US President urge Congress to declare War on Mexico?
Because of the Thornton Affair.
What following item was a factor in ending the alliance between France and the US?
xyz affair
What was the Leopard-chesapeake Affair?
the cheasapeke leopard affair occured June 22, 1807 off port cheasapeke.The British were a bit put off by this, and in 1807 the British ship HMS Leopard stopped the USS Chesapeake, and demanded that they be allowed to search the ship for deserters. The captain of the US. ship obviously said no, and the British messenger returned to the Leopard.At this time the gun ports on the Leopard opened up, but because the American ship was so overstuffed and poorly organized when it came to supplies they were ineffective at bringing their guns out. The Leopard fired several shots into the Chesapeake, killing 2, mortally wounding 3, and injuring 16 others. The Chesapeake was only able to fire one shot in return.The captain of the Chesapeake surrendered the ship when he saw that the fight was lost. The British captain did not take the ship, but only searched it, finding four deserters. the four US. born sailor's were taken prisoners.A Chesapeake Indian was doing a leopard
What do Chesapeake bay does for US?
it gives us food and shelter
What does the Chesapeake bay do for us?
it gives us food and shelter
The Chesapeake bay is the largest what in the US?
Estuary
How do you spell chesapeake?
That is the correct spelling of the proper noun Chesapeake (notably a large US bay on the Atlantic coast).
What ocean is the Chesapeake Bay part of?
The Chesapeake Bay connects to the Atlantic Ocean.
The US ship was fired on by the British in 1807?
USS Chesapeake
The chesapeake bay is on which coast east or west?
The east coast of the US
What us city is located on Chesapeake bay and is the capital of Maryland?
Annapolis
What bay is located just east of US capital?
chesapeake bay
What happened at the Chesapeake incident?
The British ship Leopard fired upon and then seized the US ship Chesapeake, taking 4 men it claimed were British deserters.
Why did the US rush to get a satellite?
Because it would be very embarrassing if the Russians beat them to it.
