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Proclamation of Neutrality
Announcement by George Washington declaring America neutral in the French and British. -
XYZ Affair
A confrontation with Amercans and French diplomats that was read as disrespect from the French and led to a war. -
Covention of 1800
A meeting to make peace with the America and the French. -
Louisiana Purchase
Thomas Jefferson purchased Louisiana from the Napolean from France for 15 million dollars. -
Embargo Act
Stopped trade with America and France and Britain, took a bad effect on our economy. -
The War of 1812
A war started because the British started capturing Amercan navy ships and making the men fight for them (impressment). -
The Treaty of Ghent
A treaty with the British and Americans in which no one left with gains. -
The Monroe doctorine
This made it clear that America was powerful. Stated America would not tolerate Eurppean intervention in the affairs of America.