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Proclamation of Neutrality
This proclamation was issued by President George Washington to declare that the United States of america was neutral in the war between Great Britain and France. -
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XYZ Affair
This was a diplomatic affair between the United States and France that led to the Quasi-war that was undetermined in who had won. -
Convention of 1800
This was a treaty that ended any conflicts that happened during the Quasi war. -
Louisiana Purchase
This purchase was between the United States and France. France sold about 870,000 square miles that was west of the Mississippi river. -
Embargo Act
This act prevented any trade between Great Britain and France because they would attack any ships that were in the seas. -
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War of 1812
The War of 1812 was a war against Great Britain for the maritime rights of the United States. This ended when both sides signed the Treaty of Ghent. -
Monroe Doctrine
This was a message sent to the British telling them not to come near the western hemisphere ever again.