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Proclamation of Neutrality
A declaration by George Washington that made America neutral in the war between England and France. -
XYZ Affair
An incident between French and American diplomats. It brought about the Quasi-War. -
Convention of 1800
Made peace between America and France after the conflict during the Quasi-War. The treaty was the Treaty of Mortefontaine. -
Louisiana Purchase
When America bought the entire Louisiana territory from Napoleon at a cost of 15 million dollars. -
Embargo act
Emposed an embargo on imported European goods. This was in response to conflicts in the Napoleonic Wars, during which many American merchant sailors were pressed into service for the British Navy. -
War of 1812
Military conflict between America and England and Ireland, over territories in Canada and actions during the Napoleonic Wars. -
Treaty of Ghent
Treaty that brought the end of the war of 1812 -
Monroe Doctrine
Warned Eurpoe not to interfere with the affairs of the Western Hemisphere. i.e. No more colonization. It was presented in the annual statement to Congress.
