The Growth of America

By amberray99

  • Proclamation of Neutrality

    Issued by Washington to keep the United States from getting into the middle of 2 fighting nations

  • XYZ Affair

    John Adams sent two American diplomats to meet with French officials.

  • Convention of 1800

    Treaty that restored peace between America and France.

  • Louisiana Purchase

    President Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory from Napoleon of France for $15 million. This purchase doubled the size of the United States.

  • Embargo Act

    Stopped trade between the United States and France and Britain

  • War of 1812

    America called for war against Britain because Britain had been stealing America's sailors and forcing them into the British Navy service.

  • Treaty of Ghent

    This treaty ended the war

  • Monroe Doctrine

    Stated that the United States would not allow Europe to intervere in the affairs of any independent nation in the Americas. Also stated that Americas no longer wanted to colonize and that any attempts of this would be seen as a sign of aggression.