Expansion and the Growth of America

Proclamation of Neutrality

Apr 22, 1793

President George Washington issued the Proclamation of Neutrality to avoid conflict between France and Britain

The XYZ Affair

Mar 25, 1798

Americans become insulted by France official's attempts to bribe them

Convention of 1800

Oct 31, 1800

The agreement that settled the hostilities between the United States and France

Louisiana Purchase

Apr 30, 1803

President Jefferson buys Louisiana territory, that doubled the size of the country

Embargo Act

Dec 22, 1807

The act that attempted to end U.S. trade with other nation, but eventually effected U.S. economics.

War of 1812

Dec 3, 1812

The British policy of impressment angers the U.S. and causes a war between the two countries.

Treaty of Ghent

Dec 24, 1814

The peace treaty that ended the War of 1812

Monroe Doctrine

Dec 2, 1823

President Monroe announces to the world: "Hands off the western hemisphere!"