West expansion 1803 1807

Module 6 Lesson 1 Assignment

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  • Period: to

    Expansion and Growth of America

  • Proclamation of Neutrality issued

    Proclamation of Neutrality issued

    President Washington issued a Proclamation of Neutrality in order to stay out of the troubles between France and Great Britain.
  • XYZ Affair Occurs

    XYZ Affair Occurs

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

    Convention of 1800 signed

    This agreement settled the growing hostilities between the US and France.
  • Louisiana Purchase made

    Louisiana Purchase made

    President Jefferson buys the Lousiana Territory from Napoleon of France.
  • Embargo Act passed

    Embargo Act passed

    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 US and Great Britain.
  • Treaty of Ghent signed

    Treaty of Ghent signed

    The Treaty of Ghent is signed, ending the war of 1812.
  • Monroe Doctrine issued

    Monroe Doctrine issued

    Preseident Monroe tells the world, "Hands off the Western Hemisphere!"