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Proclamation of Neutrality
Issued by Washington to keep the United States from getting into the middle of 2 fighting nations -
XYZ Affair
John Adams sent two American diplomats to meet with French officials. -
Convention of 1800
Treaty that restored peace between America and France. -
Louisiana Purchase
President Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory from Napoleon of France for $15 million. This purchase doubled the size of the United States. -
Embargo Act
Stopped trade between the United States and France and Britain -
War of 1812
America called for war against Britain because Britain had been stealing America's sailors and forcing them into the British Navy service. -
Treaty of Ghent
This treaty ended the war -
Monroe Doctrine
Stated that the United States would not allow Europe to intervere in the affairs of any independent nation in the Americas. Also stated that Americas no longer wanted to colonize and that any attempts of this would be seen as a sign of aggression.