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The Proclamation of Neutrality
A formal announcement issued by U.S. President George Washington. -
The XYZ Affair
A political & diplomatic episode in 1797 and 1798. -
Convention of 1800
Also known as the Treaty of Mortefontaine, it was a treaty between the U.S.A & France. -
The Louisiana Purchase
A land deal between the U.S & France. -
The Embargo Act
A general embargo that made any and all exports from the United States illegal. -
War of 1812
A military conflict. -
The Treaty of Ghent
A peace treaty that ended the war of 1812. -
The Monroe Doctrine
A U.S. foreign policy regarding domination of the Americas in 1823.