British retaliatory actions

Definition

British retaliatory actions were aggressive measures taken by Great Britain in response to various U.S. actions during the War of 1812. These actions included blockading American ports, capturing U.S. merchant ships, and supporting Native American resistance against American settlement.

Related terms

Blockade: A military tactic used to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving an area controlled by an enemy force.

Merchant Ships: Commercial vessels engaged in international trade that transport cargo across oceans or seas.

Native American Resistance: The refusal of Native American tribes to surrender their lands and resist encroachment by European settlers.