Module Six Lesson One Mastery Assignment

Proclamation of Neutrility

May 7, 1793

This was the offcial announcement of the U.S. being neutral in the conflict between the French and British

Xyz Affair

Jul 6, 1797

French government officials bribed american officials. This created tensions between America and France.

Convention of 1800

Dec 16, 1800

This convention was what settled all hostilities between america and the french.

Louisiana Purchase

Apr 30, 1803

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

Dec 20, 1807

This act stopped the Americans from trading with any European countries. This greatly damaged the economy.

War of 1812

Jun 18, 1812

The main cause of this war was impressment. This was a war fought between the British and Americans.

Treaty of Ghent

Dec 24, 1814

The peace treaty that was meant to end the war of 1812.

Monroe Doctrine

Dec 2, 1823

The principle policy that any intervening in our politics by outside powers are potentially a hostile act against america.