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Quasi-War
1798-1800
The Quasi-War was an unofficial war between France and the U.S. No fighting took place but naval hostilities existed between merchant ships from the US headed to trade with Britain. -
Louisiana Purchase
Set up between Thomas Jefferson and Napoleon I, this deal doubled the United Sates' size without any need for war. The US paid 50 million Francs and absolved a debt of 18 million Francs in the process. -
Embargo Act
Under the request of France, The United States cut economic ties with the UK. This hurt the US more then the UK and was an important factor in leading up to the War of 1812 -
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War of 1812
A minor war fought by the US and the British. During this conflict the White House was stormed and sacked, then burned to the ground by the British. The French did not offer any aid, but this was not taken with offense by the U.S -
France Cuts Diplomatic Ties
President Andrew Jackson demanded reparations for damage sustained during the Napoleonic Wars. France disagreed and cut diplomatic ties with the U.S. Cultural exchanges kept up, however the governments of both nations conversed a bit more awkwardly than before. -
France and UK Support Texas succession
The French and UK supported Texas' aspirations to succeed from the US. France later changed their opinion in favor of the US after coming to realize that a larger British empire would be more problematic than a larger US country. -
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American Civil War
The American Civil War's fighting was exclusive to Americans, as no country made attempts to show support for either side through cooperation. France favored the South, because slave labor is good for lucrative international trade. -
Cinco de Mayo
The U.S celebrates with the Mexican people following Mexico's unlikely victory over the vastly superior French Army. This celebration continues to this day. The French take no offense to the Americans celebration of this event, as it is viewed as a kind gesture to Mexico. The U.S used diplomatic pressure on Napoleon III and saw him cut ties with a puppet leader they had instilled there. -
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Franco-Prussian War
Napoleon III was disposed of and the Franco-Prussian war raged on and the Americans offered brave roles of support in terms of medical and humanitarian aid for all countries involved, which earned America much respect on the world scale. -
U.S Given Statue of Liberty
The French gift the Americans with the Statue of Liberty, a 305 ft depiction of Libertas, a Roman goddess who represents freedom and the breaking of bonds.
