Module 6 Lesson 1 Mastery Assignment

Proclamation of Neutrality

Apr 22, 1793

Proclomation that the US would remain neutral in the affairs of other nations.

XYZ Affair

Jan 1, 1797

American diplomats going to meet French leaders were told they needed to pay a bribe to have their meeting. This angered many Americans.

Convention of 1800

Sep 1, 1800

Peace was restored between France and England following the hostilities of the XYZ Affair.

Louisiana Purcahse

Jul 4, 1803

Thomas Jeffereson purchased Louisiana Territory from France

Embargo Act

Dec 22, 1807

Law that would stop trade between France and Great Britain (who were at war). Ended up being a disaster for the American Economy.

War of 1812

Jun 18, 1812

War between American and Great Britian lasting fron 1812 to 1815.

Treaty of Ghent

Dec 24, 1814

Peace treaty that ended the war of 1812 between Great Britain and the US.

Monroe Doctrine

Jan 1, 1823

Policy stating that US would not tolerate any intervention by European Countries. Any attempts to further colonize America would be seen as a act of aggression.