Module 6 Lesson 1 Assignment

  • Proclamation of Neutrality

    Proclamation of Neutrality

    President Washington issues a Proclamation of Neutrality in order to stay of the troubles between France and Great Britian.
  • XYZ Affair

    XYZ Affair

    Americans are insulted by a bribe issued by French Officials.
  • Convention of 1800

    Convention of 1800

    This agreement settled the growing hostilities between the United States and France.
  • Louisiana Purchase

    Louisiana Purchase

    President Jefferson buys the Louisiana Territory from Napolean of France.
  • Embargo Act

    Embargo Act

    President Jefferson attempts to avoid international problems by asking Congress to pass the Embargo Act that stops US trade with other nations.
  • War of 1812

    War of 1812

    The British policy of impressment causes a major war to break out between the United States and Great Britain.
  • Treaty of Ghent

    Treaty of Ghent

    Treaty of Ghent is signed, ending that of 1812.
  • Monroe Doctrine

    Monroe Doctrine

    President Monroe tells the world, "Hands off the western hemisphere!"