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Proclamation of Neutrality
Issued by George Wahington in hopes to encourage The United States to refrain from becoming a part of the troubles between France and Great Britian -
XYZ Affair
The French sent 3 agents to meet the American officials that were sent to negogiate with France and demanded that they pay them a fee to be able to see the French officials -
Convention of 1800
A peace agreement between France and America to restore the peace between the two countries -
Louisiana Purchase
President Jackson purchased the land form Napoleon of France. The 15 million dollar purchase doubled the size of the United States -
Embargo act passed
In hopes to keep American out of foreign conflicts President Jackson issued the embargo act which essentially cut off trade between France and Great Britian. -
War fo 1812
A military conflict that lasted for 2 and a half years between America and Great Britian and Ireland. -
Treaty of Ghent
Ended teh war of 1812 with out any gains for either side. it returned lands back to whoever owned them before the war -
Monroe doctrine
Stated that America was no longer open to further colonization and that the United States would view such attempts as an act of aggression.