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The US passes the Non-Intercourse Act against British commerce
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1811 in United States of America
Explore 5 historical events and records for United States of America in 1811.
Historical records for United States of America in 1811
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February
US passes the Non-Intercourse Act against British commerce
The US passes the Non-Intercourse Act against British commerce
November
Declaration of War
Madison recommends war against Britain in Congress
Battle of Tippecanoe Creek
Leads a campaign against the Indians culminating in the Battle of Tippecanoe Creek
Other events (month unknown)
Hudson Steam Navigation Service Expands
Fulton's steamboat enterprise demonstrated that regularly scheduled mechanically propelled river transport could be commercially useful. The work created a practical link between experimentation and infrastructure.
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