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Proclamation of Neutrality
A formal announcement issued by President George Washington, declaring US neutral in the conflict between France and Great Britain. It also threatened legal actions against Americans who provide assistance to any other country at war. -
XYZ Affair
Diplomatic incident between the United States and France. In an effort to reduce the tension between the two countries. Two American diplomats were sent to meet with French officials. The French officials were sent to demand a money payment from Americans before they could meet. This was viewed as bribery by the Americans and they were very unhappy about it. -
Convention of 1800
Also known as the Treaty of Mortefontaine. This was a treaty between the United States and France to settle hostilities that erupted during the Quasi-War. -
Louisiana Purchase
Land deal between the United States and France. With this purchase the US acquired 827,000 square miles of land west to the Mississippi River for $15 million dollars. This purchase was made by President Jefferson from Napoleon of France. -
Embargo Act
An attempt to avoid international problems by reducing US trade with other countries. Such as France and Great Britain. -
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War of 1812
Conflict fought between the United States and Great Britain over British violations over maritime rights. It ended with the exchange of the Treaty of Ghent. -
War of 1812
Conflict fought between the United States and Great Britain over British violations over maritime rights. It ended with the exchange of the Treaty of Ghent. -
Treaty of Ghent
Peace Treaty that was signed to end the War of 1812 between the United States and United Kingdom. -
Monroe Doctrine
President Monroe tells Europe to stop messing with the western hemisphere. He stated that any intervention by external powers in American politics is an hostile act against the United States.