Early U.S. Timeline

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  • Proclamation of Neutrality

    Proclamation of Neutrality

    A proclamation by George Washington saying we were neutral
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    XYZ Affair

    A political affair that resulted in an undeclared war.
  • Convention of 1800

    Convention of 1800

    Treaty that settled the Quasi-War
  • Louisiana Purchase

    Louisiana Purchase

    Acquisition of Louisiana territory by the U.S.
  • Embargo Act of 1807

    Embargo Act of 1807

    Act that made illegal any and all exports from the United States.
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    War of 1812

    War fought by America and Great Britain
  • Treaty of Ghent

    Treaty of Ghent

    Peace treaty that ended the War of 1812
  • Monroe Doctrine

    Monroe Doctrine

    U.S. foreign policy about the American continent