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Proclamation of Neutrality
The proclamation was issued by the U.S. during George Washington's term. The proclamation declared that the U.S. would stay neutral during the war between Great Britain and France. -
XYZ Affair
This affair was between the United States and France. The French attempted to bribe American leaders. -
Convention of 1800
The Convention was between the U.S and France.They wanted to settle the tension between them during the Quasi war. -
Louisiana Purchase
Jefferson bought the Louisiana Territory from Napoleon of France for 15 million. This doubled the size of the United States. -
Embargo Act
This was created in effort to stay out of foreign troubles. It stopped trade between France and Great Britain, which eventually led to an economic hardship for the United States. -
War of 1812
This was a military conflict between the U.S and Great Britain. The British kept taking American ships and making their sailors be in the British Navy. -
Treaty of Ghent
The treaty of Ghent is what ended the war of 1812. The treaty stated that either side did not gain anything -
Monroe Doctrine
The Monroe Doctrine was created by James Monroe and it stated that the U.S would no longer tolerate European intervention in any affairs of the U.S. It also stated that the U.S was no longer open to colonization.