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Expansion and Growth of America
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Proclamation of Neutrality issued
President Washington issued a Proclamation of Neutrality in order to stay out of the troubles between France and Great Britain. -
XYZ Affair Occurs
Americans are insulted by a bribe issued by French officials. -
Convention of 1800 signed
This agreement settled the growing hostilities between the US and France. -
Louisiana Purchase made
President Jefferson buys the Lousiana Territory from Napoleon of France. -
Embargo Act passed
President 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 the US and Great Britain. -
Treaty of Ghent signed
The Treaty of Ghent is signed, ending the war of 1812. -
Monroe Doctrine issued
Preseident Monroe tells the world, "Hands off the Western Hemisphere!"
