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Proclamation of Neutrality
Issued by George Washington explaining to stay out of the Quarrel between Britain and France. -
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XYZ Affair
Americans are insulted by the French's bribe. -
Convention of 1800
The agreement settling the growing hostilities between the America's and France. -
Louisiana Purchase
President Jefferson buys the territory of Louisiana from Napoleon of France. -
Embargo Act
President Jefferson attempts to avoid international problems by asking Congress to pass this which would cut America off from trading with other countries. -
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War of 1812
The British policy of impressment causes a major war between America and Great Britain. -
Treaty of Ghent
Ended the War of 1812 -
Monroe Doctrine
America would not tolerate any interference or intervention from Europe because they were independent. America's are no longer open for colonization.