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The XYZ Affair
The XYZ Affair was when John Adams sent US diplomats to France to discuss a dispute between the country. France then sent three of their own private diplomats named X, Y, and Z to discuss the matter. They bribed money from the Americans which sparked the Quasi-War between the US and France. -
Convention of 1800
Ended the Quasi-War between America and France. Also known as the Treaty of Mortefontaine. -
Louisiana Purchase
The Louisiana Purchase was bought by Thomas Jefferson in 1803 from Neapoleon of France, and helped fulfill the American goal of Manifest Destiny. -
Embargo Act
The Embargo Act was put into law by Thomas Jefferson and stopped all trade with Great Britain and France during the time that they were at war. This was devistating to the American economy. -
War of 1812
Called Americas 2nd War of Indepenance, this war was between the United States and Great Britain. It was caused due to impressment. -
Treaty of Ghent
Treaty that ended the War of 1812, -
Monroe Doctrine
James Monroe enacted the Monroe Doctrine which stated that the western hemisphere of the United States were not to be touched by European countries.
