War of 1812

By jennifer719

  • Proclamation of Neutrality

    A formal proclamation issued by George Washington that declared a position of neutrality in the war between France and Great Britain

  • XYZ Affair

    John Adams sent a delegation to France to negotiate peace. Three low level officials were sent to talk to the delegates. The low level officals, known as X, Y, and Z, tried to bribe the American delegates.

  • Convention of 1800

    At this convention, peace was preserved with France.

  • Louisiana Purchase

    Thomas Jefferson bought land from Napoleon of France. This land doubled the size of the U.S.

  • Embargo Act

    This act stopped trade between the US and the warring nations of France and Britain. This was a disaster for the US economy.

  • War of 1812

    A war against Great Britain that took place in the US. This war lasted until 1814. During this war, the white house was burned down.

  • Treaty of Ghent

    The Treaty of Ghent ended the War of 1812.

  • Monroe Doctrine

    This doctrine told Europe to keep their hands off of the Western hemisphere.