Treaty of Ghent Flashcards
1
Q
Discuss where and when the treaty of Ghent was signed.
A
Signed December 24, 1814
Ratified Feb 17 1815
Ghent, Belgium
2
Q
Discuss what the treaty called for.
A
It called for the everything would return to the state that existed before the war, restore all conquered territory.
3
Q
Explain the time late clause.
A
Explained that any capture within 12 days of the treaty would be legal capture to allow for all parties to get the message that the war was over.