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Proclamation of Neutrality
George Washington did not want to become intanglled in forgeing affairs, so in late April, 1793, he introduced the Proclamation of Neutrality to show is imposition of the British, French conflict. -
XYZ Affair
In 1797, President John Adams was encouraged to go to war with France. To end this conflict, Adams sent two Diplomats to meet with French officials. France sent three men to meet with the diplomats demanding money from the United States for them to meet with the French Officials. the Americans saw this as bribery. -
Convention of 1800
After the XYZ Affair, tensions were high with America and France. It wasn't until the convention of 1800 that a treaty was signed and peace was restored o the two nations. -
The Louisiana Purchase
In 1803, President Jefferson spent $15 million and bought the Louisiana territory from France. This nearly doubled the size of the United States for a fairly cheap price. There was some dispute however on the question if Jefferson was even able to do that. -
The Embargo Act of 1807
In 1807, Jefferson passed the Embargo Act that halted trade with France and Great Britain. THis unfortunately backfired on him as the American economy took a blow. -
War of 1812
The United States declared war on Britain after being fed up with British troops taking American sailors and forcing them into the British navy.It lasted for two years and took place on American soil. The White House was burned down during the war. -
Treaty of Ghent
This treaty ended the war of 1812 and did now present any gains for either side. The United States won a lot of respect from other nations by being able to defend against the British. -
The Monroe Doctrine
Stated that the United States would not tolerate any intervention of European countries to nations in the Americas. It also stated that the Americas were no longer able to be colonized and if so there would be acts of aggression coming from the US.