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Proclamation of Neautrality
United States was neutral during the war between France and England, on the order of George Washington, so they would not be involved in another war. -
Alien and Sedition Acts
President John Adams issued series of laws as a security for the nations. As a result, people critized laws so the opposing party's votes would decrease; new immigrants voted for most often.
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War with Tripoli
Since Tripoli incrreased tax on trade, the United States got furious and started a war. This helped America's navy grow in size. -
Louisianna Purchase
Tom Jefferson purchased the Louisianna territory. This helped double the size of America.
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Battle of Tippecanoe
The Indians were pushed off tribal land and replaced entirely with white settlers. Due to this, the population increased in Ohio and Indians become farmers
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Monroe Doctrine
European countries gained independence so the US created the Monroe Doctrine; Europe cannot interfer with US affairs. The document shapes foreign policy to this day. -
Tariff of Abomination
There was a tax placed on foreign goods. This allowed the South to place more pay on manufactured goods but lost money on raw material because foreign countries bought fewer raw material.
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Indian Removal Act
The Southern states seized Native Land but Andrew Jackson did nothing, instead he pushed the Indian Removal Act. During this, the Cherokeas were forced to march all the way to the West. This created the Trail of Tears.
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