Growth of the United States

Proclamation of Neutrality

Apr 7, 1793

Proclamation of Neutrality issued by Washington in war between Britain and France. Formal announcement indicating the declaration of our nation being neutral in the French and British Conflict

XYZ Affair

Apr 7, 1797

A diplomatic episode involving a confrontation between the US and France that lead to an undeclared war, the Quasi-War.

Convention of 1800

Apr 7, 1800

A treaty between the United States of America and France to settle the hostilities that had erupted during the Quasi-War. Otherwise known as the Treaty of Montefontaine.

Louisiana Purchase

Apr 7, 1803

The Louisiana territory was obtained by the United States from France

Embargo Act

Apr 7, 1807

A general embargo that made exports from the US illegal. Sponsored by President Thomas Jefferson.

War of 1812

Apr 7, 1812

Conflict between the US and Great Britain, the North American colonies and the North American Indian allies. Strated mainly due to trade restrictions caused by the British war with France.

Treaty of Ghent

Apr 7, 1814

Peac Treaty that ended the War of 1812. Restored the borders of the US and the UK.

Monroe Doctrine

Apr 7, 1823

Further efforts by European nations to colonize land or interfere with states in North or South America would be viewed as acts of aggression, requiring U.S. intervention. The United States would neither interfere with existing European colonies nor meddle in the internal concerns of European countries.