Module 6 Lesson 1 Development of the U.S.

Proclamation of Neurality

Apr 22, 1793

Formal announcement issued by the United States in May 1793declaring the nation neutral in the conflict between France and Great Britian

XYZ Affair

Jul 1, 1793

A diplomatic incident between the French and the United States diplomats that resulted in the Quasi War.

Convention of 1800

Jan 1, 1800

A treaty between the United States and France to settle the hostilities that eruptd during the Quasi War

Louisiana Purchase

Apr 30, 1803

A land deal between the United States and France.

Embargo Act

Dec 22, 1807

Imposed a general embargo that made all exports from the United States illegal.

War of 1812

Jun 18, 1812

A military conflict that lasted from June 18, 1812 to February 18, 1815 between the United States and the United Kingdom.

Treaty of Ghent

Dec 24, 1814

Peace treaty that was ended the War of 1812 between the United States and the United Kingdom. It was signed on December 24, 1814.

Monroe Docrine

Dec 2, 1823

A United States foreign policy orginated by President James Monroe in 1823. It stated that further efforts by European nations to colonize land or interfere with states in North or South America