the development over time of the United States growing role in world affairs in our early years.

Proclamation of Neutrality

Feb 1, 1793

said that the united states would remain neutal and not form permanate allies with other countries

XYZ Affair

Mar 25, 1798

the french tried to bride the americans before they would meet with them

Convention of 1800

Dec 16, 1800

peace agreement between France and the United States

Louisiana Purchase

Oct 17, 1803

lousisana territory was bought from the French for $15 million dollars and doubled the size of the US

Embargo Act

Dec 22, 1807

used to stop trade with France and Great Britain who were at war

War of 1812

Jun 18, 1812

war was called against Great Britain by the US due to their impressment of Us sailors

Treaty of Ghent

Dec 24, 1814

It ended the war of 1812

Monroe Doctrine

Dec 2, 1823

it stated the US was no longer open to further colonization