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Proclamation of Neutrality
Proclamation of Neutrality was annoounced by George Washington. Washinton declared national neutrality in the war between France and Great Britain. -
X,Y, Z Affair
In order to keep Americas neutrality, John Adams sent two American diplomats to meet with three French officials (X,Y,& Z). The French officals demanded money from America. This demand made America very upset. -
Convention of 1800
The Convention of 1800 ended the fight between America and France. -
Louisiana Purchase
Because of President Jefferson America is probably bigger than what it would be. In 1803 Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory from Napoleon of France. Jefferson spent $15 million dollars for 828,000 square miles! -
Embargo Act
The Embargo act passed by congress, during the years president Thomas Jefferson stopped trade between France and Brtian, so that they could remain neutral. The Embargo act was not a well decided idea because it caused America's economy to go downhill. -
War of 1812
The War of 1812 was battle fought between America and Great Britian, Unfortunately, the white house was burnt down during this battle. -
Treaty of Ghent
The treaty of Ghent was signed by British and American representatives, in order to end the War of 1812. No country gained or lost land they had prior to the War. -
Monroe Doctrine
President James Monroe issued the Monroe Doctrine to state that Amerca will not tolerate European intervention in the affairs of any independent nation in the Americas. America was now a powerful nation!
