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Proclomation of Neutrality
A formal announcment by George Washington declaring the U.S neutral in the conflict between France and Great Britain -
XYZ Affair
A diplomatic incident between French and United States diplomats that resulted in a limited, undeclared war known as the Quasi-War. Peace was restored wiht the convention of 1800, also known as the Treaty of Mortefontaine. -
Convention of 1800
A convention that end the undeclared war between the French and the U.S, also known as the XYZ Affair or Treaty of Mortefontaine. -
Louisiana Purchase
The prcurement of the Louisiana terriorty of the U.S from the French -
Embargo Act
An act put in place by the us that made any and all exports from the U.S illegal; this was meant to show France and the UK that America was its own people during the Napoleonic War. -
War of 1812
a military conflict lasting for two and a half years, fought by the United States againts the United Kingdom and Ireland, its northern colonies, and its native American allies. -
Treaty of Ghent
The treaty was signed on December 24, 1814 in the city of Ghent. This treaty ended the war of 1812, a war between the U.S and Great Britain. -
Monroe Doctrine
A policy created by the U.S stating that any colonization on North or South American soil would be seen as an act of aggressino and acquire U.S intervention.