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Proclamation of Neutrality
The Neutrality Proclamation was authorized by George Washington on April 22, 1793. The Neutrality Proclamation was a declaration of neutrality for the US between the war of France and Great Britain. -
XYZ Affair
A political and diplomatic episode starting in 1797, early in the administration of John Adams. this incident was where French officials where sent out to demand a payment in order for the U.S. to meet them. The attempted bribe insulted early Americans. -
Convention of 1800
The Convention of 1800 was a peace agreement between the U.S. and France where peace was restored between the two nations. -
Louisiana Purchase
The Louisiana Purchase was a land deal in which the U.S. acquired approximately 827,000 miles of french territory that west of the Mississippi River for $15 million. -
Embargo Act
The Embargo Act of 1807 was a law passed by the United States Congress in December 22, 1807. It prohibited American ships from trading in all foreign ports. -
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War of 1812
The War of 1812 was a conflict between the U.S. and Great Britain. The United States declared war for these two main reasons, trade restrictions brought about by the British war with France, and the impressment of 10,000 American merchant sailors into the Royal Navy. -
Treaty of Ghent
The Treaty of Ghent ended the war of 1812. It stated all territory was to be returned, and neither side gained. -
Monroe Doctrine
The Monroe Doctrine was a foreign policy that states the U.S. would not interfere with the Western Hemisphere .
