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Proclamation of Neautrality
France and Britain have declared war. George Washingdon issued the Proclamation to keep America out of the war. -
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Module 6 Lesson 1 Assignment 1
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XYZ Affair
When John Adams sent American diplomats to France to ease the tension, the foregn minister sent agents to demand payment before they could even meet. -
Convention of 1800
The Convention of 1800 took plave to find peace between France and the United States -
Louisiana Purchase
President Thomas Jefferson bought the land of Louisiana from the French for $15 million dollars. This was DOUBLE the land size of the U.S. -
Embargo Act
This Act stopped trade between the United States and France/Britain. This was a economic downfall for the US because they were getting a majority of their money from trade -
War of 1812
British ships were taking Americans from their ships to enlist in the British Navy. After the United States found out, the war between the new nations began. -
Treaty of Ghent
A treaty was signed between United States and Britain and this ended the War of 1812 and gave neither side a gain. The pride for America grew. -
The Monroe Doctrine
The Monroe Doctrine stated that the United States would not allow European intervention on any nation in the United States. It also said that the States would no longer be open to colonization