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Proclamation of Neutrility
This was the offcial announcement of the U.S. being neutral in the conflict between the French and British -
Xyz Affair
French government officials bribed american officials. This created tensions between America and France. -
Convention of 1800
This convention was what settled all hostilities between america and the french. -
Louisiana Purchase
A land deal formed between the french and us. It gave us over 800,000 square miles of land which was part of what is now currently 18 states and two Canadian provinces. -
Embargo Act
This act stopped the Americans from trading with any European countries. This greatly damaged the economy. -
War of 1812
The main cause of this war was impressment. This was a war fought between the British and Americans. -
Treaty of Ghent
The peace treaty that was meant to end the war of 1812. -
Monroe Doctrine
The principle policy that any intervening in our politics by outside powers are potentially a hostile act against america.