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xyz affair
In an effort to improve relations between America and France diplomats were sent to meet with the foreign minister. The officials they met with were corrupt and demanded a bribe before they could meet with the foreign minister. -
Convention of 1800
The relations between France and America are finally settled with the treaty of Treaty of Mortefontaine. -
Louisiana Purchase
Thomas Jefferson doubles the size of America by buying land from Napoleon -
Embargo act
Thomas Jefferson signed an act prohibiting american ships from trading with other nations in an effort to promote neutrality. -
War of 1812
British impressment of American sailors causes a war to break out between the British and Americans. -
Treaty of Ghent
Peace treaty ending the war of 1812 -
Monroe doctrine
established that any intervention by external powers in the politics of the Americas would be a potentially hostile act against the US.