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Proclamation of Neutrality
President Washington ordered this Proclaimation in order to stay out of trouble with foreign countries. -
XYZ Affair
Americans are insulted by a bribe issued by French officials. -
Convention of 1800
This agreement settled the growing hostilites between US and France. -
Louisiana Purchase
President Jefferson buys the Louisiana territory from Napoleon Bonaparte. -
Embargo Act
Preident Jefferson attempts to avoid international problems by asking Congress to pass the Embargo Act that stops US trade with other nations. -
War of 1812
The British policy of impressment causes a major war to break out between US and Great Britian. -
Treaty of Ghent
The Treaty of Ghent is signed. This ended the War of 1812. -
Monroe Doctrine
President Monroe tells the world to keep "hands off the Western Hemisphere!"