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Proclamation of Neutrality
France was mad because the U.S. stayed neutral in the war with Great Britain. So they declared war on us. Image source: Google Images. -
Alien and Sedition Acts
This act was to increase the nations security, and stop criticism against the president. So if someone said something to the government that was rude or mean they could put them in jail. Image source: Google Images. -
War with Tripoli
Tripoli required more money for shipping and over seas. Thomas Jefferson refused and they declared war on us and we won. Image source: Google Images. -
Louisiana Purchase
Thomas Jefferson wanted to buy Louisiana. So he also made a land deal with France to buy the Mississippi River. It was a 15 million dollar land deal. So we could use the Mississippi river to ship and transport things. Image source: Google Images. -
War of 1812
Great Britain was fighting France. Britain didn't want U.S. stopping at French ports. So they took our sailors and made them work for us. They then declared war on us but there was no clear winner of the war. Image source: Google Images. -
Monroe Doctrine
The U.S. threatened Europe if they would interfere with the Americas or their affairs. So they left us alone. Image source: Google Images. -
Tariff of Abominations
The U.S. decided to raise taxes on food products and farmers weren't happy like everyone else. South America lost money and products because people didn't buy from them. Image source: Google Images. -
Trail of Tears
States were claiming Indian land and they were forced to move. They had to walk 2,200 miles. 4,000 out of the 16,000 died of either starvation or diseases. Image source: Google Images.
