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Proclamation of Neutrality
President George Washington thought that it would be detrimental to the US if we maintained alliances, which was a good plan because the colonies were trying to become powerful and stable both politically and economically, and being dragged into a war would have stunted the growth of the stability. This proclamation was most specific for the Britain and France hostilities Link text -
XYZ Affair
The XYZ occured when French and American representatives agreed to meet and talk, but the French representatives wanted to be paid for their time, which made many Americans very mad. Link text -
Convention of 1800
The Convention of 1800 was brought about due to hostilities between the French and the Americans. It helped to resolve the disastrous XYZ Affair.
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Louisiana Purchase
Thomas Jefferson wanted to expand the USA so he bought Louisiana from the French, more specifically Napoleon. He paid $15,000,000 and it became American land within a few months.
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Embargo Act
The Embargo Act was was brought about during Jefferson's term in office, it completely stopped trade with Britain and France due to their conflicts, and it completely ruined the American economy for a while.
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The War of 1812
This war lasted from 1812-1814 and it was fought between the British and the Americans, a main cause was definitely British Impressment of American Ships.
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Treaty of Ghent
The Treaty of Ghent ended the war of 1812,, and it was the start of the "Era of Good Feelings". It helped make the US look like it was a force to be reckoned with of the field of battle, which it was.
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Monroe Doctrine
This Doctrine forbid anymore European colonization, or any European meddling, It proved that America was independent and very strong. It was a very important Doctrine in American History.
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