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Proclomation of Neutrality
The Proclomation of Neutrality was a document signed by George Washington that stated the U.S. would not take part in wars between two or more countries, especially France and Great Britain. This proclomation also threatened American citizens with legal proceedings if they offered any assitance to other countries in war. -
XYZ Affair
The XYZ Affair was an episode between the U.S. and the French that led to the Quasi-War. The U.S. and the French were negotiating problems that could lead to war. The letters XYZ are used because they are used in place of the French diplomats names. -
Convention of 1800
The Convention of 1800 successfully ended the Quasi-War. It was submitted to the Senate on December 16, 1800, but it wasn't actually proclaimed until December 21, 1801. This convention also ended the alliance between France and the U.S. that had formed during the American Revolution. -
Louisiana Purchase
The Louisiana Purchase was a purchase made by the U.S. They bought approximately 828,000 square miles of land from France. This land included two Canadian provinces, Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, parts of Minnesota, North and South Dakota, New Mexico, Texas, Montana, Colorado, and Wyoming -
Embargo Act
The Embargo Act was a law signed by President Thomas Jefferson that stated all American ships were not permitted to trade in all foreign ports. The goal of this act was to make Britain and France respect the rights of the Americans during the Napoleanic Wars. -
War of 1812
This war broke out because Great Britain and France were in conflict with each other. Both countries blocked off trading with the U.S. The British Navy also began to impress American seaman; they were capturing them and forcing them to serve in the British Army and fight against the U.S. -
Treaty of Ghent
This treaty was signed by American and British leaders, successfully ending the War of 1812. This event took place in Ghent, Belgium. The treaty stated that all territory that had been conquered was to be returned, and that there had been meetings planned to establish the boundary between the U.S. and Canada. -
Monroe Doctrine
The Monroe Doctrine was a document written by President James Monroe. It stated that if any European nations tried to settle any land in North or South America, the attempts would be viewed as acts of aggression, requiring the U.S. to step in.