Development of the US' Role in Foreign Affairs

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  • Proclamation of Neutrality

    President George Washington issues this to keep tensions between Great Britain and France at a minimum.

  • XYZ Affair

    France sends three representatives to collect money from Americans before they will meet with them. Americans find this insulting.

  • Convention of 1800

    The Convention of 1800 was an attempt to settle growing tensions between the US and France.

  • Louisiana Purchase

    Jefferson purchases the Louisiana territory from Napoleon of France.

  • Embargo Act

    The Embargo Act, which stopped trade with foreign countries, was an attempt by President Jefferson to avoid international problems.

  • War of 1812

    The War of 1812 lasted until December of 1814. This war was caused by the British policy of impressment.

  • Treaty of Ghent

    The Treaty of Ghent was signed to end the War of 1812. This treaty provided no gains to either side.

  • Monroe Doctrine

    The Monroe Doctrine was issued by President Monroe and declared to the rest of the world that the Western Hemisphere was not to be touched.