Module 6 Lesson 1 Assignment- Development Over Time of the U.S- World Affairs

Proclamation of Neutrality issued

Apr 22, 1793

President Washington issused a Proclamation of Neutrality so he could stay out of the afflictions between France and Great Britain.

XYZ Affair occurs

Oct 28, 1798

Americans are insulted by a bribe issued by French officials.

Convention of 1800

Sep 30, 1800

The agreement that settled the conflicts and hostilities between the U.S. and France.

Louisiana Purchase made

Apr 30, 1803

President Jefferson buys the Louisiana Territory from Napoleon of France

Embargo Act passed

Dec 22, 1807

President Jefferson attempts to avoid international problems by asking Congress to pass the Embargo Act that stops U.S. trade with other nations.

War of 1812

Jun 18, 1812

The was that lasted between 1812-1814 between United States and Great Britain.

Treaty of Ghent signed

Dec 24, 1814

The Treaty of Ghent was signed to end the 2-year War of 1812

Monroe Doctrine issued

Dec 2, 1823

In this document, President Monroe states that Europe must keep their "hands off the western hemisphere"!