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Proclamation of Neutrality
a formal announcement issued by U.S. President George Washington on April 22, 1793, that declared the nation neutral in the conflict between France and Great Britain -
XYZ Affair
a diplomatic incident between French and United States diplomats that resulted in a limited, undeclared war known as the Quasi-War. -
Convention of 1800
The Convention of 1800 ended the Quasi-War between France and the United States. France agreed to return captured American ships, while the United States agreed to compensate its citizens for $20 million damages inflicted by France on American shipping. -
Louisiana Purchase
The Louisiana Purchase was the acquisition of the territory of Louisiana by the United States from Napoleonic France in 1803. In return for fifteen million dollars. -
Embargo Act
Closed U.S. ports to all exports and restricted imports from Britain -
The War of 1812
Caused by British restrictions on U.S. trade and America's desire to expand its territory. -
Treaty of Ghent
A peace treaty ending the War of 1812 between Great Britain and the United States -
Monroe Doctrine
A statement of U.S. foreign policy expressing opposition to extension of European control or influence in the western hemisphere.