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Proclamation of Neutrality
There was conflict between France and Great Britain, George Washington passed the Proclamation of Neutrality because he didn't want the U.S to get involved. -
The XYZ Affair( The Quasi War)
John Adams sent two representatives from the U.S ro meet with the French offials in an effort to settle the tension. The U.S felt that the French were trying to brirbe them because the French wanted a payment before they would meet with them. -
The Convention of 1800
Was held to settle the conflict between France and the U.S. Both sides signed a peace agreement. -
The Lousiana Purchase
President Thomas Jefferson purchased the Louisians Territory from Napolean of France fro $15 million, which doubled the size of the U.S. -
The Embargo Act
Thomas Jefferson asked Congress to pass the Embargo Act because he didn't want the U.S to get in to foreign troubles. It stopped trade between th U.S and foriegn counties. This failed and the economy suffered. -
The British Impressment
The British were takings Americans from their ships and forcing them to serve in the British Navy. The Americans declared war. -
The War of 1812
British Impressment caused the war of 1812, the British were taking Americans and forcing them to serve in their Navy. Battles took place in the U.S, and lasted until 1814. -
The Treaty of Ghent
A peace treaty that ended the War of 1812. -
The Monroe Doctrine
President Monroe stated that the U.S would not be involved in any colonization, and any attempts would be viewed as an act of agression. Also it said hands off the Northern Hemisphere.
