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Proclamation of Neutrality
The official announcement of U.S. government policy toward those during that many years of war between France and Britain. -
Convention of 1800
A treaty between France and the United States stating the end of any American alliance with foreign countries. -
Louisiana Purchase
The Louisiana Purchase was the largest and most extraordinary land purchase in the history of the United States. It was also the cheapest. -
Embargo Act
It stopped all trade between America and any of the other country. The reason behind it was to get Britain and France to stop restricting American trade. -
XYZ Affair
A treaty between Britain and the U.S. failed to guarantee France the right to ship with the U.S. France sent to the United States three diplomats, thereafter named X, Y, and Z, with outrageous demands. -
War of 1812
American victory over British forces in America and in Canada. -
Treaty of Ghent
It was the peace treaty that ended the War of 1812 between the US, the UK, and Ireland. The treaty helped the relations between the countries. -
Monroe Doctrine
It warned European nations not to get involved in political matters in Central and South America.
