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Neutrality Proclamation
The proclamation restrained American ships from supplying war materials to either side. The proclamation stated that the United States would not offer protection to Americans who violated neutrality laws, and that the United States would actively prosecute anyone within its jurisdiction who violated international law with respect to neutrality. -
Jay's Treaty
British exports flooded U.S. markets, while American exports were blocked by British trade restrictions and tariffs. The British occupation of northern forts that the British Government had agreed to vacate in the Treaty of Paris also angered the Americans. Jay's treaty agreed to make the British leave American soil as well as examine any debt the British may own America. -
Pinckney's Treaty
The United States and Britain had negotiated the Jay Treaty. The Spanish were extremely concerned that this new alliance would result in the British and the Americans Spain territory. Spain dropped the idea of shifting alliances and negotiated with the United States. It resolved Border issues with Spain. It gave Americans access to the Mississippi River. The river allowed trade for America. -
Louisiana Purchase
Jefferson instructed his ministers to negotiate the purchase of "Louisiana." Jefferson strategically made this move in order to insure that American farmers in the Ohio River Valley had access to the Gulf of Mexico via the Mississippi River. The river was a key to the farmers' economic well-being, as they needed a vent for their surplus grain and meat. -
Embargo Act
British impressment angered the States and in an attempt to avoid it, Jefferson banned all British ships from entering U.S. ports and suspended trade with all of Europe. Unfortunately, the plan backfired and instead of making Europe's economy suffer, their own did. -
SEATO
The purpose of the organization was to prevent communism from gaining ground in the region. Although called the “Southeast Asia Treaty Organization,” only two Southeast Asian countries became members. The Philippines joined in part because of its close ties with the United States and in part out of concern over the nascent communist insurgency threatening its own government. Thailand joined the same way. -
Eisenhower Doctrine
The doctrine promised military or economic aid to any Middle Eastern country needing help in resisting communist aggression. The doctrine was intended to check increased Soviet influence in the Middle East, which had resulted from the supply of arms to Egypt by communist countries as well as from strong communist support. -
Embargo on Cuba
Department imposed the first trade embargo on Cuba on Oct. 19, 1960. The original embargo covered all U.S. exports to Cuba except for medicine and some foods. President John F. Kennedy expanded the embargo to cover U.S. imports from Cuba and made it permanent on Feb. 7, 1962.
