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Proclamation of Neutrality
President George Washington declared the United States' stance on the war between Britain and France as neutral. -
XYZ Affair
This was an event that occurred between the French and American diplomats that lead to the undecared Quasi War.
(I could not find an exact date for this event, it did occur from around 1798-1800.) -
Convention of 1800
This event ended the Quasi War between the United States and France. It is also known as the Treaty of Mortefontaine. -
Louisiana Purchase
Under the command of President Thomas Jefferson, the United States aquired the territory of Louisiana from Napoleon for $15 million. -
Embargo Act
This Act was created in repsonse to British impressment of American soldiers -
War of 1812
A war between Britain and the United States of America.This war ended 16 February 1815. The United States began to develop a strong devotion to their country. -
Treaty of Ghent
The United States of America and Great Britain signed this peace treaty to end the War of 1812. -
Monroe Doctrine
President James Monroe declared that the Western World (North America) was no longer open to colonization by European powers.