President George Washington remained neutral position in European affairs and alliances. President Jefferson responded by cutting off trade, first with all European nations and then only with Britain and France, and used the navy to seize foreign ships on the open seas attempting. United States keep your position neutral and the merchant ships traded with both nations. North Carolina representative Nathaniel Macon, offered to make reopen trade with whichever nation who respect the rights of the United States. Napoleon agreed first, but he had no intention of keeping his promise. Madison in conclusion talked about if a foreign power could seize American ships and kidnap American citizens; the United Sates need to respond.
On June 1, 1812
