America and Foreign Policy

Proclamation of Neutrality

Apr 22, 1793

A formal announcement issued by George Washington that declared that America would remain neutral in the conflict between France and Great Britain.

XYZ Affair

Jul 17, 1798

A diplomatic incident between France and the United States. It led to an undeclared war called the Quasi-War.

Convention of 1800

Sep 30, 1800

The Treaty of Mortefontaine, which was a treaty that ended the Quasi-War between France and the United States.

Louisiana Purchase

Apr 30, 1803

A land deal between the United States and France in which the U.S. added 827,000 square miles of land to its territory.

Embargo Act

Dec 22, 1807

An embargo that was enacted by the United States against Great Britain and France.

War of 1812

Jun 18, 1812

A war fought between the United States and Great Britain over British violations of U.S. maritime rights.

Treaty of Ghent

Dec 24, 1814

A peace treaty between the United States and Great Britain that ended the War of 1812.

Monroe Doctrine

Dec 2, 1823

James Monroe's foreign policy that stated that the United States would not tolerate intervention from other countries.