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Proclamation of Neutrality
The formal announcement that the United States was a neutral country between Britain and France -
Jay's Treaty
Signed to try to resolve the underlying issues between Britain after America's independence. Helped America to build an economy in which they could thrive. -
Pickney's Treaty
Agreement between Spain and the United States settling the southern boundary. Also, set up commercial shipping to benefit the US -
XYZ Affair
Incident between the French and US that resulted in a minor war. Peace was restored by the French in 1800 -
Louisiana Purchase
The land deal between France and The United States. About 827,000 square miles west of the Mississippi River was acquired for 15 million -
Embargo Act
Prohibited American ships from trading in all foreign ports. Signed by President Thomas Jefferson -
War of 1812
Fight between the US and Great Britain over violations over US maritime rights. Ended with the Treaty of Ghent -
Treaty of Ghent
Representatives from America and Britain signed a treaty in Ghent to end the War of 1812. All territory conquered was returned and a boundary was settled between the United States and Canada -
Battle of New Orleans
Stopped a plot to gain an important American port. General Andrew Jackson gained fame for stopping this. -
Monroe Doctrine
The US will not tolerate colonization from the European countries