Mezzanine 563

Expansion and the Growth of America

By abbey_27
  • Proclamation of Neutrality

    Proclamation of Neutrality

    President George Washington issued the Proclamation of Neutrality to avoid conflict between France and Britain
  • The XYZ Affair

    The XYZ Affair

    Americans become insulted by France official's attempts to bribe them
  • Convention of 1800

    Convention of 1800

    The agreement that settled the hostilities between the United States and France
  • Louisiana Purchase

    Louisiana Purchase

    President Jefferson buys Louisiana territory, that doubled the size of the country
  • Embargo Act

    Embargo Act

    The act that attempted to end U.S. trade with other nation, but eventually effected U.S. economics.
  • War of 1812

    War of 1812

    The British policy of impressment angers the U.S. and causes a war between the two countries.
  • Treaty of Ghent

    Treaty of Ghent

    The peace treaty that ended the War of 1812
  • Monroe Doctrine

    Monroe Doctrine

    President Monroe announces to the world: "Hands off the western hemisphere!"