Growth of the United States

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  • Proclomation of Neutrality

    George Washington saying that we are not to participate in the war between Britain and France.

  • XYZ Affair

    French tried to bribe American leaders. Led to heated relations between the United States and France.

  • Convention of 1800

    Agreement that ended hostility between the United States and France.

  • Louisiana Purchase

    The purchase of land that doubled the size of the United States.

  • Embargo Act

    Outlawed trade with foreign nations in war. Ended up hurting the United States economy.

  • War of 1812

    War against Britain. United States gained a lot pride after the war.

  • Treaty of Ghent

    Ended the war of 1812.

  • Monroe Doctrine

    United States policy that said Europe was not alloud to have any of the Western Hemisphere.