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Proclamation of Neutrality
formal announcement issued by U.S. President George Washington in May 1793, declaring the nation neutral in the conflict between France and Great Britain. -
XYZ Affair
results in an undeclared naval war with France, and sharp rise in anti-French sentiment (1797-1800)
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Convention of 1800
treaty between the United States of America and France to settle the hostilities that had erupted during the Quasi-War -
Louisiana Purchase
for approximately $15 million, the United States purchases the territory from France, thus doubling the land of the United States. Jefferson and Democratic-Republican Congress take a loose construction of the Constitution. -
Embargo Act
requested by President Jefferson in a message to Congress Federalist faction tries, but fails, to block this measure; embargo on all trade with foreign nations becomes law. Forbids all American ships to set sail for foreign ports. -
War of 1812
President Madison asks Congress for a declaration of war against Great Britain. Congress supports war, except for most New England states and other maritime and commercial states such as New York, New Jersey, and Delaware. -
Treaty of Ghent
signed by American and British peace commissioners, ending the war of 1812 provides for release of prisoners and restoration of conquered territory, but does not resolve maritime issues. -
Monroe Doctrine
presented to Congress by President Monroe - proclaims that the Americas will no longer be the object of European colonization, and that the U.S. would consider dangerous the attempt of any European nation to extend its political systems to the Western Hemisphere. The U.S. will not interfere with any existing European colonies in the New World, or interfere in European internal affairs. (Not sure the day)