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Proclamation of Neutrality
This proclamation declared that the United States was to remain neutral in the conflict between France and Great Britian -
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XYZ Affair
A diplomat sent to France from America to negotiate problems that were threatening to lead to war was met by low ranking officials who told the American diplomat they must be bribed before negotiations could begin. -
Convention of 1800
A treaty between the United States and France to settle the hostilities from the Quasi-War. -
Louisiana Purchase
The United States bought Louisiana and surrounding territories from France. -
Embargo Act
The Embargo Act prohibited America ships from trading in all foreign ports. -
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War of 1812
A military conflict between the United States, Great Britian, Great Britian's North American territories, and their Native American allies. The United states declared war for many reasons, the biggest being the British trade restrictions and impressment of US sailors into the Royal Navy -
Treaty of Ghent
A peace treaty that ended the War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britian -
Monroe Doctrine
A warning to European Nations that the United States would not tolerate further colonization or puppet monarchs.