United States in World Affairs

  • Proclamation of Neutrality

    Proclamation of Neutrality
    When England and France went to war President Washington decided to remain neutral and not aid either side.
  • XYZ Affair

    The XYZ Affair involved French officials trying to bribe an American diplomat.
  • Convention of 1800

    Convention of 1800
    This convention was made to establish a peace treaty between the USA and France after the Quasi-War.
  • Louisiana Purchase

    Louisiana Purchase
    Thomas Jefferson purchased land from France west of the Mississippi River for $15 million dollars.
  • Embargo Act of 1807

    Embargo Act of 1807
    This embargo was made to stop the trade with foreign nations that were at war, especially France and Great Britain.
  • War of 1812

    War of 1812
    The War of 1812 was also known as the Second War of Independence. In this war the USA fought agianst Great Britain because of impressment from the British Navy on the american merchant ships. There were also other reasons for thr war.
  • Treaty of Ghent

    Treaty of Ghent
    The Treaty of Ghent marked the end of the War of 1812. It was signed in the French city of Ghent.
  • Monroe Doctrine

    Monroe Doctrine
    This doctrine prevented the interference and colonization of the British in the Western Hemisphere.