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Proclamation of Neutrality
This was issue by George Washington in order to stay neutral . The Proclamation of Neutrality stated that the US would take no part in a war between two or more nations. This was specifically made for France and Great Britain in order to stay out trouble during the war between the two. -
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The Growth of America
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The XYZ Affair
The three diplomat that John Adam call X,Y, and Z explain the only way to negotiate is to loan money to the French Government and pay the agents themselves and this made the American anger for they felt insulted in this was called the X,Y,Z affair. -
The Convention of 1800
This was a peace treaty that ended the undeclared war between France and United States. -
Louisiana Purchase
The President Thomas Jefferson pay 15 million to purchase the Louisiana Purchase from Napoleon of France. This purchase expanded the U.S territory. -
Embargo Act
A law passed by Congress and signed by President Thomas Jefferson in 1807. This law was to stopped all trade between America and any other country. Thomas Jefferson was using this to avoid international problem. -
The Treaty of Ghent
A peace treaty between Great Britain and United States that was signed in December 1814. -
Monroe Doctrine
A proclamation in 1832 by President James Monroe that stated to the European nations not to get involve with their political affairs.The president “hand off the western hemisphere” assertion made it clear that the United States had become a powerful nation in the world affairs. -
War of 1812
The British policy of impressment on the American Navy cause a major problem for the U.S which resulted in a war between the United States and Great Britain.
