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Proclomation of Nuetrality
In 1793, fighting between France and Great Britian broke out. Even though George Washington knew America owed France for their help during the American Revolution, America could not enter a war so soon. He issued the Proclomation of Nuetrality, resulting in America being barred from aiding either side of the war and announcing that the US would stay nuetral. SOURCE(S):
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Alien and Sedtion Act
While in presidency, John Adams issued a series of laws called the Aliena and Sedition Act, to strengthen security. The main points in the laws are:
1. You must be 14 years in the US to become a legal citizen.
2. Government has right to remove dangerous foreigners from the country.
3. There will be penalties for working against the government.
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War with Tripoli
Tripoli had been making offers with the US for awhile, but they started demanding more and more, until Thomas Jefferson declared war. This war went on until June 4, 1805. The navy of the US grew as a result of this war, making the army stronger. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNDbQd9_bRQ
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the Louisiana Purchase
Thomas Jefferson made a deal with France, He got 827,000 square miles of land for 15 million dollars, or 3 cents per acre. As a result, America doubled it's size in land. signaturewirelessdesigns.com -
Battle of Tippecanoe
President James Madison started to push natives to give up hunting and become farmers. After the battle of tippecanoe was finished, Indians effectively had rights to their land destroyed, and were forced to move away. As a result, Indian's rights to land had been taken away. SOURCE(S):
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The Monroe Doctrine
Many Latin American colonies were gaining independence from their European owners, but Europe threatened to stamp out their governments. James Monroe made the Monroe Doctrine that stated American Continents were not to be subjects for colonization by any European powers. This doctrine kept Europe from interfering with America. SOURCES:
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Tariff of 1828
While in office, John Quincy Adams signed the Tariff of 1828 into law. It was supposed to protect northern factories from competition, and make Andrew Jackson seem like a free trade advocate in the south and a protectionist in the south. Taxes made foreign goods expensive, meaning less money was coming from the south. SOURCES:
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Indian Removal Act
Georgia, Mississippi and Alabama seized native land. President Andrew Jackson did nothing to stop them, but in 1830 he signed the Indian Removal Act. The supreme court found it illegal, but it's effects took place anyways. Because of this, Natives were forced to walk out of US territory on the trail now called: The Trail of Tears. Source:
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