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proclamation of Neutrality
President George Washington writes an order to stay out of the troubles between France and Britain. -
XYZ Affairs
Americans are insulted by by a bribr issued by France. -
Convention of 1800
An agreement that settled the growing hostilities between the U.S. and France -
Louisiana purchase
President Jefferson buys the Louisiana territory from Napolean of France -
Embargo Act passed
President Jefferson attempts to avoid international problems by asking congress to pass the Embargo Act that stops U.S. trade with other nations. -
War of 1812
The British policy of impressment causes war to break out between the U.S. and Britain -
Treaty of Ghent
Ended the War of 1812 -
Monroe Doctrine
President Monroe tells the world, ¨Hands off the Western Hemisphere.¨