The American Times

By Jmiller1771

  • Proclamation of Neutrality

    Declaring the nation neutral in the conflict between France and Great Britain

  • XYZ Affair

    A diplomatic incident between French and United States diplomats that resulted in a limited, undeclared war.

  • Convention of 1800

    A treaty between the United States of America and France to settle the hostilities that had erupted during the Quasi-War.

  • Louisiana Purchase

    The acquisition of the Louisiana territory by the United States from France in 1803.

  • Embargo Act

    Prohibited American ships from trading in all foreign ports.

  • War of 1812

    A war fought between the United States of America and the United Kingdom, its North American colonies, and its Native American allies.

  • Treaty of Ghent

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

  • Monroe Doctrine

    The doctrine warns European nations that the United States would not tolerate further colonization or puppet monarchs.