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Proclamation of Neutrality
Formal announcement by George Washington that declared the United States of America as a neutral party to the conflict between Great Britain and France. -
XYZ Affair
Diplomatic incident between French and United States diplomats that resulted in a limited, undeclared war known as the Quasi-war. -
The Convention of 1800
A treaty between the United states of America and France to settle the hostilities that had erupted during the Quasi-war. -
Louisiana Purchase
In exchange the United States acquired the vast domain of Louisiana territory, some 828,000 square miles of land. -
Embargo Act
Law passed by United States congress/signed by President Thomas Jefferson, It prohibited American ships from trading in all foreign ports. -
War of 1812
Was a military conflict that lasted from June 18 1812 to Feb 18 1815 it was fought between the united states of america and the united kingdom, its north american colonies and its north american indian allies. -
Treaty of Ghent
Signed in Ghent and was a peace treaty that ended the war of 1812. -
Monroe Doctrine
Articulated in president James Monroes seventh annual message to congress, The European powers, according to Monroe, were obligated to respect the Western hemisphere as the United States sphere of interest.