Monroe Doctrine

By adamsap
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    Early Republican Era

  • Proclamation of Neutrality

    Declared US neutral in conflict between Britain and France

  • Jay's Treaty

    Avoided war by settling unresolved trade and other issues from American Revolution

  • Pickney's Treaty

    Gained unrestricted access to trade on Mississippi River from Spain

  • Farewell Address

    "Europe ... is engaged in frequent controversies...which are not our concerns. Therefore, it is unwise in us to bind ourselves by alliances with those countries..."

  • Continued neutrality

    Adams continued Washington's policy of neutrality in war between Britain and France

  • Convention of 1800

    ended formal alliance with France after XYZ Affair

  • Louisiana Purchase

    bought Louisiana territory from France for $15 million, gained access to trade on Mississippi River and New Orleans

  • Embargo Act

    attempts by Jefferson to restrict trade with Britain and France (and everyone else) to force them to respect US neutrality and shipping rights

  • War of 1812

    Declared war on Britain, when Britain repeatedly disrespected/violated US neutrality and trading rights

  • Nationalism

    US had increased sense of nationalism after winning the 2nd War of Independence (War of 1812) from the British