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Proclamation of Neutrality
A formal announcement that was made by President George Washington declared that the nation will be neutral in the conflict between France and Britain. -
XYZ Affair
An event that happened early in John Adam's presidency involved a confrontation between American and French diplomates which resulted in an undeclared war called the "Quasi-War". -
Convention of 1800
Also known as "the treaty of Mortefontaine", the Convention of 1800 was signed by America and France, ending the Quasi-War. -
The Louisiana Purchase
A purchase made by president Thomas Jefferson that gave America the territory of Louisiana from France for 15 million dollars. -
The Embargo Act
An act that closed all exports and restricted imports to U.S. ports from Britain. The act was passed to try to keep America neutral in the war between France and Britain. -
War of 1812
A war between America and Britain was caused by Britain's impressment of American sailors and by America's want to expand settlements into Britain, and Indian land. -
Treaty of Ghent
A treaty that ended the War of 1812, signed by America and Britain. -
Monroe Doctrine
An American foreign policy that stopped European colonization in the Western Hemisphere.