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Proclaimation of Neutrality
During the French revolution, Great Britian and France were forcing the U.S. to choose a side of the war. Because of the circumstances George Washington released an official announcement saying that the U.S would stay neutral in every way throughout the war. Though they had recieved help from the French in the revolutionary war, the U.S. promised to help the country in a later conflict. George Washington prevented America from joining a war they did not have the resources to win. -
Alien & Sedition Acts
President John Adams issued a set of laws to strengthen the security of the nation and limit criticism against against Adam' presidential administration.The laws mainly kept new immigrants from gaining citizenship for a certain amount of time, to keep them from influencing the government. Many criticized the laws as a way to take away votes from other political parties. They were later removed. John Adams attempted to increase the nations security but was kept from doing it. -
War with Tripoli
The leader of Triploi declared sea warfare on the U.S. At the time the U.S. didn't have a navy what so ever. in fear of losing the war Thomas Jefferson reluctantly funded a larger navy. A peace treaty was eventualy made between America and tripoli. The U.S. gained a larger navy. -
Louisiana Purchase
At the time the area West of Mississsippi was owned by France. Then Thomas Jefferson made the greatest land deal ever made, 3 cents an acre. The purchase contained Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Kansas. This doubled the size of the U.S. -
Indian Removal Act
At the time real estate speulators had states looking to take native farm land, violating treaties made with them. The President Andrew Jackson did not stop the states from taking the farm. He later encouraged the Indian Removal Act, forcing the Cherokee, Creek, Chickasaw, Choctaw, and Seminoleto tribes to make a 1000 mile journey West. This policy gained land for the country, while killing the natives already there. -
Battle of Tippecanoe
President James Madison advised natives to a abandon their way of life and become farmers. They refused and started a large battle, The indians were pushed off their land and replaced with 400,000 settlers in what's now known as Ohio. The U.S. gained land from the natives, pushing them farther West. -
Monroe Doctrine 2
s from attacking independent colonies, showing that we would protect our surrounding countries. As well as showcasing our power. -
Monroe Doctrine 1
After the American Revolution many colonies, except Mexico, were breaking away from their supporting countries like Great Britian, Spain, and France. Outraged, several powerful monarchies threatened to stomp out the newly indepentdent colonies. To stop them President James Monroe issued a policy statement named the Monroe Docttrine. The statement said that any attempt to extend power to North America would be considered a violation of the U.S.'s peace and safety.
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Tariff of Abominations
President John Quincy Adams approved the Tariff of Abominations, a law that made foriegn goods more expensive. The purpose was to protect norhtern factories from foriegn competition, he South had more factories so in doing that the Southern factories paid more for goods. Southern states were taxed more for their goods.
