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Proclamation of Neutrality
Proclamation of Neutrality is issues by President George Washington in order to stay out of the trubles between France and Great Britain. -
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XYZ Affair
XYZ Affair occurs, Americans are insulted by a bribe issued by French officials -
Convention of 1800
Convention of 1800 signed; agreement settles the growing hostilities between the US & France -
Louisiana Purchase
Louisiana Purchase made by Jefferson; buys Louisiana Territory from Napoleon of France -
Embargo Act
Embargo Act passed; President Jefferson attempts to avoid international problems by asking Congress to pass Embargo Act that stops US trade with other nations -
War of 1812
War of 1812; The British policy of impressment causes a major war to break out between the US and Great Britain -
Treaty of Ghent
Treaty of Ghent signed ending the War of 1812 -
Monroe Doctrine
Monroe Doctrine issued; “Hands off the western hemisphere”