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Proclamation of Neutrality
George Washington proclaimed that America was to be neutral in all affairs between France an Great Britain. -
XYZ Affair
President Adams sent two American diplomats to discuss a foreign issue with French officials. The ruler of France sent three French agents (known as X Y and Z) to meet the Americans and demanded a sum of money before the Americcan's could meet French officials. -
Convention of 1800
Also known as the Treaty of Mortefontaine, this treaty ended the violence between France and the US in the Quasi War. -
Louisiana Purchase
Thomas Jefferson purchased 828,000,000 square miles of land from France, which is now the territory of 15 states. -
Embargo Act
The Embargo Act stopped trade between America and 2 nations: France and Great Britain. This had a hugely negative affect on the US economy. -
War of 1812
British naval troops took American sailors from their ships and forced them into the Royal Army thus starting the War of 1812. The war lasted 2 1/2 years. -
Treaty of Ghent
The Treaty of Ghent was signed by American and English representatives. It ended the War of 1812 and stated that all territory must be returned the original owner. -
Monroe Doctrine
The Monroe Doctrine stated that if European nations attempted to colonize land in North America, the US would see it as an act of aggression and take action against it.