Module 6 Lesson 1 Mastery Assignment

By JamesMackey

  • Proclamation of Neutrality

    Proclomation that the US would remain neutral in the affairs of other nations.

  • XYZ Affair

    American diplomats going to meet French leaders were told they needed to pay a bribe to have their meeting. This angered many Americans.

  • Convention of 1800

    Peace was restored between France and England following the hostilities of the XYZ Affair.

  • Louisiana Purcahse

    Thomas Jeffereson purchased Louisiana Territory from France

  • Embargo Act

    Law that would stop trade between France and Great Britain (who were at war). Ended up being a disaster for the American Economy.

  • War of 1812

    War between American and Great Britian lasting fron 1812 to 1815.

  • Treaty of Ghent

    Peace treaty that ended the war of 1812 between Great Britain and the US.

  • Monroe Doctrine

    Policy stating that US would not tolerate any intervention by European Countries. Any attempts to further colonize America would be seen as a act of aggression.