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Module 6 Lesson 1 Mastery Assignment
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Proclamation of Neutrality
Was issued by President Washington in an effort to keep America out of the war between Britain and France. -
X, Y, Z Affair
President Adams sent American diplomats to meet with French officials. Three agents, dubbed X, Y, and Z, were sent by the French foreign minister. They demanded bribes before meeting with the Americans , which angered many Americans at home. -
Convention of 1800
Agreement settling the hostility between the US and France. -
Louisiana Purchase
President Jefferson bought The Louisiana Territory from France. -
Embargo Act
President Jefferson attempted to avoid international conflict by pressing Congress to pass the Embargo Act, which would stop the US from trading with foreign nations. -
War of 1812
The British policy of impressing American sailors into Royal navy service started this war. lasted until 1814 -
Treat of Ghent Signed
The peace treaty that ended the war of 1812. -
Monroe Doctrine Issued
Issued by President Monroe, warned the world to stay away from the western hemisphere.