-
Proclamation of Neutrality is issues by President George Washington in order to stay out of the trubles between France and Great Britain.
-
-
XYZ Affair occurs, Americans are insulted by a bribe issued by French officials
-
Convention of 1800 signed; agreement settles the growing hostilities between the US & France
-
Louisiana Purchase made by Jefferson; buys Louisiana Territory from Napoleon of France
-
Embargo Act passed; President Jefferson attempts to avoid international problems by asking Congress to pass Embargo Act that stops US trade with other nations
-
War of 1812; The British policy of impressment causes a major war to break out between the US and Great Britain
-
Treaty of Ghent signed ending the War of 1812
-
Monroe Doctrine issued; “Hands off the western hemisphere”
