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Proclamation of Neutrality
President George Washington declared America neutral in the conflict between England and France -
XYZ Affair
America sent diplomats over to France to meet with French officials and when they got there, the French tried to make the Americans pay to meet with the French officials. This upset many Americans. (Actually happened 1797-1798) -
Convention of 1800
The convention of 1800 restored peace between America and France -
Louisiana purchase
America bought territory from France that doubled the size of the United States. -
Embargo Act
President Thomas Jefferson wanted America to stop trading with warring nations so he decided to pass the Embargo Act -
War of 1812
In 1812, British sailors took American sailors off their ships and forced them to become part of the British crew. This upset Americans and America declared war of Britain. -
Treaty of Ghent
The signing of the Treaty of Ghent ended the War of 1812 -
Monroe Doctrine
President James Monroe issued the Monroe Doctrine to stop foreign countries from colonizing America