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Proclamation of Neutrality Policy
This policy was issued by the 1st president, George Washington. On April 22, 1793, Great Britain and France were having a war against each other. Washington wanted to stay neutral during that time thus creating this policy; the U.S would not interfere with any war involving two countries. France had given money to U.S to help with a war, they thought that U.S should help them with Britain. Britain didn't want the U.S to do trading with France. This soon cause the War of 1812. -
Alien and Sedition Acts Policy
This policy was issued by John Adams. In 1798, the policy was created to make sure that no more criticism to the president was made. It was also to strengthen the security of the U.S (to protect citizens from any foreigner(s) that would do harm). Because of this policy, it was harder to vote/ took away votes from the Democratic-Republicans. This also lead to states creating laws opposing this policy(violation of freedom). -
War with Tripoli Policy
This policy was issued by Thomas Jefferson. On May 14, 1801 in North America, the Tripoli tribe demanded more money (for when the Americans crossed the Mediterranean sea); They wanted to make sure the pirates didn't attack them again. Thomas Jefferson refused to pay more, thus leading to the War with Tripoli. Because of this, Thomas Jefferson increased the size of the army. (This war also lasted 4 years). -
Louisiana Purchase Policy
This Policy was issued by Thomas Jefferson. America was growing quickly, Jefferson decided to buy land from France. The U.S dramatically increased in size. The additional size of the U.S would probably be 827,000 square miles. -
War of 1812 Policy
This policy was issued by Andrew Jackson and William Henry Harrison. As said earlier, the Proclamation of Neutrality caused the War of 1812. Britain began impressing and kidnapping U.S soldiers but in the end, the U.S became more independent. The famous song, "The Star-Spangled Banner" was also written in this war. -
Monroe Doctrine Policy
This policy was issued by James Monroe. Europe was kind of taking over South America. The Europeans (powerful monarchies) threatened North America for making colonies on their land. If the U.S and Europe had a war, N.A wouldn't want to fight S.A because it's just below them. The Doctrine warned Europe that if they interfered with N.A and S.A, that they would do something, maybe attack or cancel trade(no one really knows). This made N.A and S.S more independent. (Territorial issue). -
Tariff of Abominations Policy
This policy was issued by John Quincy Adams. On May 19, 1828, to protect the Northern states from any competition from foreign states, they raised their taxes making it hard for the Southern states to pay them off. This lead to less resources being given to the Northern states, such as cotton. -
Trail of Tears Policy
This policy was issued by Andrew Jackson. In 1830, Jackson made the Indian Removal Act. This was where the 5 Eastern Indian tribes would go into Indian territory, also known as, Oklahoma. Basically, the Indians were forced out of the U.S. then, were also forced to join the military. This lead to the starvation, disease, and exhaustion to the Indians, killing them off one by one. In addition, 4,000 out of 15,000 of the Cherokees died. Sine the Indians were dying off, the U.S gained more land.
