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George Washington created the Proclamation of Neutrality. The citizens of the U.S could not help either side in the European conflict. The relationship between France and U.S. deteriorated.
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President John Adams made laws that stated that the Government could kick out foreigners and it was hard for new immigrants to vote
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Tripoli wanted more money for ships but Thomas Jefferson said no and increased the size of the navy.
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Thomas Jefferson bought Louisiana from France for about 15 million dollars. They gained land and they headed to the Pacific Ocean.
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There was a war because Britain stole our soldiers from the U.S. so Thomas Jefferson declared war and we won. After the war the U.S. was more independent
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Countries in Latin colonies gained independence but Mexico didn't(from Spain). Europe had to stay out of U.S. or they would have to pay. This policy shaped the American foreign policy.
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John Quincy Adams decided to help manufacturers but did not help the south's manufactories and they ended up paying for the goods but they lost money.
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Andrew Jackson kicked out the natives even though they helped us in a war. The natives died of hunger and they gained land but the natives didn't trust us for a long time.
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