America's Growing Role in World Affairs

By vanessafay

  • Proclamation of Neutrality

    The Proclamation of Neutrality was George Washington's announcement to the world on April 22, 1793. He announced that the United States were to remain neutral in the war between England and France.

  • XYZ Affair

    When President Adams sent American diplomats to meet with the French and work out their conflicts, they were met by three agents (which Americans have denoted X, Y, and Z). These agents stated that French officials would not meet with them until they gave them a certain amount of money. This infuriated Americans, as they saw it as bribery in a sense, and the affair resulted in hostility between the two countries.

  • Convention of 1800

    This was a peace agreement signed between the United States and France to end the conflict and lingering tension resulting from the XYZ Affair.

  • Louisiana Purchase

    President Thomas Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory from the French for $15 million dollars, doubling the size of the United States.

  • Embargo Act

    Congress passed the Embargo Act to keep America at peace with foreign nations. It would end America's trade with the French and British as they went to war with each other, and our economy unfortunately suffered as a result.

  • War of 1812

    While President James Madison was in office, the British had begun taking American sailors off of their ships and forcing them to enter the British Navy. Many Americans were enraged, known as War Hawks, and called for war with England. The war lasted until 1814, with many battles occurring in America and the White House being burnt down by the British.

  • Treaty of Ghent

    The Treaty of Ghent was signed between England and the United States to officially end the war of 1812. Each side received nothing but the territory they used to have in their possession, and nothing was said pertaining to impressment.

  • Monroe Doctrine

    President James Monroe issued the Monroe Doctrine during the "Era of Good Feelings." It declared that the United States would not tolerate European intervention in North American matters or any more colonization of the region.