Module 6 Lesson Assignment 1

Proclamation of Neutrality

Apr 22, 1793

In this document, Washington wanted to stay out of the foreign affairs. Because he saw the war between Britain and Napolean's France as very dangerous to intertwine with

XYZ Affair

May 16, 1798

The XYZ Affair was a diplomatic incident between French and the United States Diplomats that resulted in a limited, undeclared war known as the Quasi-war. U.S. and French negotiators restored peace with the convention of 1800, also known as the treaty of Mortefontaine

Convention of 1800

Sep 30, 1800

Treaty between the United States and France to settle the hostilities that had erupted during the Quasi-war

Louisiana Purchase

Apr 30, 1803

Land deal between the United States and France, in which the U.S. acquired approximately 827,000 square miles of land west of the Mississippi River for $15 million

Embargo Act

Dec 22, 1807

Was a law passed by the United States congress signed by President Thomas Jefferson, It prohibited American ships from trading in all foreign ports.

War of 1812

Jun 18, 1812

Military war that lasted from June 1812 to February 1815, fought between the United States of America and the United Kingdom, Its North American colonies, and Native American allies

Treaty of Ghent

Dec 24, 1814

Peace treaty that ended the war of 1812 between the United States of America and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Both cities signed it on Dec 24,1814 in the city of Ghent, Belgium.

Monroe Doctrine

Dec 2, 1823

A statement of foreign policy issued by President James Monroe in 1823, declaring that the United States will not tolerate intervention by European nations in the affairs of nations in the Americas