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Proclamation of Neutrality
President Washington issued a Proclamation of Neutrality in order to keep the U.S from getting involve between the conflict of France and Great Britain. France was America's ally in the Revolutionary War, while Great Britain's financial support was important to American ship-owners. -
XYZ Affair
President John Adams sent two American diplomats to meet with French officals to ease tension between the two countries. However, the French foreign minister decided to sent three agents (X, Y, Z) to demand payments from the Americans. The relationship between the United States and France became less friendly as it was seen as bribery by most Americans. -
Convention of 1800
Convention of 1800 also known as Treaty of Mortefontaine was a peace treaty that was signed to settle the hostility between the United States and France. -
Lousiana Purchase
President Jefferson purchased the Lousiana Territory from Napoleon of France for $15 millions, which doubled the size of the United States. -
Embargo Act
President Jefferson, in an effort to keep U.S out of foreign conflicts, asked Congress to pass the Embargo Act. Unintentionally, the act brought great economic hardships for the Americans. -
War of 1812
British impressments caused a major war to happen between the United States and Great Britain. The war took place on American soils and lasted until 1814. -
Treaty of Ghent
The Treaty of Ghent was signed ending the War of 1812 with either countries gaining anything. The treaty did not mention anything about British impressments, but the United States has gained the respect of other countries in its ability to protect itself. -
Monroe Doctrine
President Monroe issued a document stating that the United States would not tolerate European interference in U.S affairs. The president's well-known phrase was "hands-off the western hemisphere."
