treaty of ghent

  • proclamation of Neutrality

    President George Washington writes an order to stay out of the troubles between France and Britain.
  • XYZ Affairs

    Americans are insulted by by a bribr issued by France.
  • Convention of 1800

    An agreement that settled the growing hostilities between the U.S. and France
  • Louisiana purchase

    President Jefferson buys the Louisiana territory from Napolean of France
  • Embargo Act passed

    President Jefferson attempts to avoid international problems by asking congress to pass the Embargo Act that stops U.S. trade with other nations.
  • War of 1812

    The British policy of impressment causes war to break out between the U.S. and Britain
  • Treaty of Ghent

    Ended the War of 1812
  • Monroe Doctrine

    President Monroe tells the world, ¨Hands off the Western Hemisphere.¨