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Proclamation of Neutrality
France and Great Britian were at war and wanted the US to choose a side. George Washington was determined to stay neutral through the war. This was hard considering the fact that the US owed France. Source: Britannica School -
Alien and Sedition Acts
John Adams made a series of laws that made it harder for foriegners to become citizens of the US. This Act strenthened the security of the US. Source: Britannica School -
War with Tripoli
The United States and Tripoli were having a disagreement about whether or not the US should pay more money for protection from pirates as they cross the Mediterranean Sea. The US didnt want to pay extra so a war broke out that lasted 4 years. A treaty was finally made in 1805 but it favored the US. Source: Britannica School -
Louisiana Purchase
Thomas Jefferson bought the Louisiana Territory from France. The US gained a lot of land that is now 15 states. -
Battle of Tippecanoe
James Madison wanted the Native Americans to change their lifestyles but they didnt want to and they eventually got kicked off of their land. The US ended us gaining a bunch more land. Source: Britannica School -
Monroe Doctrine
James Monroe created a treaty that made it so that Eurpoeans couldnt interfer with any countries west of the Atlantic Ocean. If they did, they should expect a strong response from the US. Source: Britannnica School -
Tariff of Abominations
John Quincy Adams made taxes that made forigner goods more expensive to protect the factories in the Northern States. The South ended up paying more taxes and lost money on raw materials. Source: Britannica School -
Indian Removal Act
Andrew Jackson forced Indians off of their land. US troops then took Cherokee people and made them march off the Indian Territory. Over 4000 Indians dies from disease and starvation. Source: Britannica School
