United States' Worldly Affairs

Proclamation of Neutrality

Feb 1, 1793

This Proclamation was issued by President George Washington to declare the United States neutrality during a war between France and Britian.

XYZ Affair

Jan 1, 1797

This was a diplomatic controversy between France and the United States that caused an undeclared war when France took offense to a treaty proposed by the three unidentified diplomats.

Convention of 1800

Sep 30, 1800

This Convention ended the Quasi-War and France returned American captured ships.

Louisiana Purchase

Apr 30, 1803

President Thomas Jefferson purchased land from France for 15 million dollars. This doubled the land in America.

Embargo Act

Dec 22, 1807

This Act was passed to President Thomas Jefferson and Congress to restricted trade between other countries and America. This ended badly and the people suffered.

War of 1812

Jan 1, 1812

The War of 1812 determined how much influence the United States had on foreign affairs. This was faught over shipping and trade on the seas.

Treaty of Ghent

Dec 24, 1814

The Treaty of Ghent was signed by England and America to end the War of 1812. This treaty stated the boundaries between America and Canada had to be distinguished and all previously conquered territory to be returned.

Monroe Doctrine

Dec 2, 1823

Issued by President James Monroe, this stated that European countries should not interfere with Central and South American countries so they could become independent.