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The Neutrality Proclamation
The Proclamation stated that America would no longer engage in foreign affairs, in response to Britain and France having a war at the time. -
Jay's Treaty
The treaty was to convince Britain to stop attacking American merchant ships. In doing so, America and Britain had to pay back the money needed for war repairs. -
Pinckneys Treaty
The treaty settled border disputes between the United States and Spain's former territory, Mexico. It set a distinct boundary between the two nations for the time being. -
Washington's Farewell Address
In his Farewell Address, Washington stated among other things that the U.S. should take care not to be a part of political relations with France or Britain. -
The XYZ Affair
The XYZ Affair was a negotiation between the U.S. and France, in order to stop France from attacking ships. The negotiations to complete disrespect from France, and America demanded it be treated with dignity. -
The Alien and Sedition Acts
The Alien and Sedition Acts, specifically the Alien Acts, allowed the government to kick out any foreigner they wanted, whether the immigrant wished or not. -
The Quasi War Crisis
The Quasi War Crisis was a private series of attacks between the two counties in the Caribbean, stopped only when Napoleon, who took control of France, wanted to cease fire and call it quits. -
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Cold War Era
The Cold War was a tension between the two superpowers: The U.S., and the Soviet Union. This tension was increased with the presence of nuclear weapons. -
The Reagan Doctrine
The Reagan Doctrine was made to support anti-Communist revolutions from all countries that were Soviet Union occupied, including funding the guerrilla campaign and helping them with their operations. It was the nations first big step in taking action against the U.S.S.R. -
The Berlin Wall Speech
Reagan gave a speech in West Berlin to persuade Gorbachev, the leader of the Soviet Union at the time, to remove the division between East and West Berlin. It was here where he uttered the four famous words of "Tear down this wall!" -
Side Note
Any events made to the date of January the 1st is incorrect; this in place of a time period around that year, or the event was made in an unspecific date.
