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George Washington 2 key principles
Neutrality was the first principle that President Washington established during the outbreak of war between France and Great Britain -
Washingtons Farewell Address
It was not a speech but a written statement. Helped shape American foreign policy -
President Thomas Jefferson arranged for American diplomats to purchase New Orleans
Louisiana Purchase -
President Jame Madison
President Madison undertook the challenge of defending neutrality and he asked congress for a declaration of War -
The War of 1812
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James Monroe took office
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US Diplomats persuaded Spain to cede Florida to the US.
We get Florida -
Russia issued a decree
This decree extended its colony south into territory claimed by United States and Great Britain. -
Moses Austin received permission from Spain to found a colony in Texas
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President Monroe Speech
In this speech, she warned Americans and stated that Americans should consider European interference. This tells Europeans to stay away -
Sam Houston was Texas commander in Chief and declared Texas independent country
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President James K. Polk declared that US had a claim on an area
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Britain signed a treaty dividing the region at the 49th parallel.
We get Oregon territory -
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Mexican American War
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Japanese didnt accept Perrys offer
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Small fleet of American Warships into Edo bay
Commodore Matthew Perry led a small fleet of American Warships into Edo Bay, Japan (Tokyo) to open up Japan to American shipping and trade. -
creation of 1858 treaty
The Japanese government promised to consider the letter, so Perry went back to negotiate a treaty. Japanese did not agree with trade created 1858 treaty -
Midway islands
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Alaska purchase
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Boxer rebellian