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Proclamation of Neutrality
George Washington stated that the USA was not going to side with France or England. -
XYZ Affair
French diplomats attempted to bribe the US. This happened between 1797-1798 -
Convention of 1800
In this convention the US and France signed the Treaty of Mortefontaine. Which ended the Quasu-War. -
Louisiana Purchase
The US bought the Louisiana Territory from France for $15 million. -
Embargo Act
This act was passed to prevent american ships from from trading in foreign ports. -
War of 1812
The war of 1812 was a conflict between the US and Great Britain of US marine rights. -
Treaty of Ghent
This treaty was signed to end the war of 1812. -
Monroe Doctrine
A principle of US policy, originated by President James Monroe in 1823, that any intervention by external powers in the politics of the Americas is a potentially hostile act against the US.