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The Proclamation of Neutrality
President George Washington issued the Proclamation of Neutrality. It said that the US would stay neutral in order to avoid getting in the middle of conflict, at that time between France and Great Britain. Picture -
The XYZ Affair
The US and France were having issues with one another so President John Adams sent two diplomats to meet with them, but the French sent three agents, whom the US named X, Y, and Z, to demand money from the US to arrange a meeting. The US thought of this as bribery, and was very angry. Eventually, after many negotiations were arranged, a peace agreement was signed and everything was peaceful between France and the US once again. Picture -
The Convention of 1800
The Convention of 1800 was a peace agreement between the US and France following the XYZ Affair. It restored peace between the two countries and they became friendly again. Picture -
The Louisiana Purchase
This was when President Jefferson bought the Louisiana Territory from France. It doubled the size of the US and cost 15 million dollars. Picture -
The Embargo Act
This act was passed by President Jefferson and it stopped trade between the US and France and Great Britain because of war. This Act created a time of economic downfall for the US as the lack of trade meant lack of money. Picture -
The War of 1812
The War of 1812 started after a series of impressment by the British Navy to the American Navy. The US called this war to put an end to the impressment and lasted for two years on our soil. It even ended up burning the White House down. The war was ended with the Treaty of Ghent. Picture -
The Treaty of Ghent
This treaty ended the war of 1812. It was relatively neutral and did not favor either side and only gave each side what it possessed before the war began. The signing showed that the US could defend itself in war and drew the respect of other countries. Picture: Link text -
The Monroe Doctrine
The Monroe Doctrine was passed by President Monroe in a time of peace and national pride called the Era of Good Feelings. It said that the US would not allow Europe to interfere with any nation that was seen as free and independent located in the Americas. It also would not allow any colonization in the Americas, and the President did not want anyone interfering in affairs in the western part of the world. Picture
