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The Proclamation of Neutrality
Washington set this in action in order to keep the United States from getting into the middle of the conflict between the two warring nations: France and Great Britain. -
XYZ Affair
President John Adams sent two American diplomats to meet with foreign officials. The French foreign minister sent three agents, tagged "X', "Y", and "Z". The french agents demanded money before allowing the French officials to meet with the Americans. This angered many Americans and the relationship between the French and the Americans was weakened. -
Convention of 1800
Restored peace between the French and the Americans. -
Louisiana Purchase
President Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory from Napoleon of France. It was a $15 million purchase that doubled the size of the United States. -
Embargo Act
This was an effort by President Jefferson to keep the U.S. out of foreign troubles. This stopped trade between the United States, France and Great Britain. -
War of 1812
Known as "impressment", the British took Americans off of their ships and forced them into the British Navy. Americans began to call for war against the British. The war lasted until 1814. -
Treaty of Ghent
This treaty ended the war of 1812 without presenting gains for either side. -
Monroe Doctrine
Issued by President James Monroe, stated that the U.S. wouldn't tolerate European intervention in the nations of America. It also warned other nations to stay away from the western hemisphere.