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Proclamation of Neutrality
George Washington kept America neutral in foreign affairs. America didn't help any one side, so there were no negative affects. Picture Source: Proclamation of Neutrality Picture -
Alien and Sedition Acts
John Adams gave power to the President through the Alien and Sedition Acts. This allowed the President to have more power over foriegners and to penalize opposition. Picture Source: Alien and Sedition Act Picture -
War with Tripoli
President Thomas Jefferson stopped paying Tripoli for protection, so war broke out against Tripoli. The Navy won the war for the U.S. and it increased in size and power. Picture Source: War with Tripoli Picture -
Louisiana Territory
Thomas Jefferson bought land from France called the Louisiana Purchase. The United States of America doubled in land size because of this. Picture Source: Louisiana Purchase Picture -
Battle of Tippecanoe
James Madison forced Native Americans to stop hunting and instead become farmers. As a result the Native Americans rebelled in the Northwest Territory in the Battle of Tippecanoe. Afterwards, they were quickly pushed off their land, which was given to American Settlers. Picture Source: Battle of Tippecanoe Picture -
Monroe Doctrine
The Monroe Doctrine warned Europe that any attempt to take back land from the free colonies would result in strong opposition. The colonies in North and South America were protected from European force. Picture Source: Monroe Doctrine Picture -
Tariff of Abominations
John Quincy Adams placed taxes on foreign goods, which made them more expensive to buy. This protected northern factories and kept people buying American goods. Picture Source: Tariff of Abominations Picture -
Indian Removal Act
Andrew Jackson moved all of the Indian Tribes to Oklahoma. This journey was called the Trail of Tears. Many Native Americans suffered, and American Settlers gained their land. Video Link: Indian Removal Act Video Picture Source: Indian Removal Act Picture
