1793-1823: US Development

By LaurenCary219

  • Proclamation of Neutrality Issued

    President Washington issues a proclamation of neutrality in order to stay out of the troubles between France and Great Britain.
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    1793-1823: US development

  • XYZ Affair Occurs

    Americans are insulted by a bribe issued by French officials. Approximate date unknown. Year correct

  • Convention of 1800

    This agreement settled the growing hostilities between the U.S. and France.

  • Lousiana Purchase Made

    President Jefferson buys the Louisiana territory from Napoleon of France.

  • Embargo Act Passed

    President Jefferson attempts to avoid international problems by asking congress to pass the Embargo Act that stops US trade with other nations.

  • War of 1812

    The British Policy of Impressment causes a major war to break out between the U.S. and Great Britain. The war ended in 1814 with the Treaty of Ghent.

  • Treaty of Ghent Signed

    Treaty of Ghent signed, ending the war of 1812.

  • Monroe Doctrine Issued

    President Monroe tells the world, "Hands off the Western Hemisphere"