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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
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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"