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Proclamation of Neutrality
George Washington declares that the U.S will stay out of the War between France and Great Britain. -
XYZ Affair
Negotiating French officials demand that American diplomats bribe them(the french gov.) to solve issues involving french ships boarding American ones. This angers many Americans and leads to the Quasi-War. -
Convention of 1800
Ceases the Quasi-War between America and the French. Both sides desired for the incident to be "buried" -
Louisiana Purchase
The U.S purchases the Louisiana Territory from France. Effectively doubling it's size. -
Embargo Act
The U.S passes this law to keep the U.S out of foreign trouble, and "to punish" the foreign nations (British and French) from fighting. A good idea on paper, but it ruined our economy and reduced our exports. -
War of 1812 Begins
A war between the U.S and British on U.S soil. This war is fought because the British were impressing U.S. ships, and thus the angered American citizens wanted to fight. -
Treaty of Ghent
A signed agreement between the U.S and Great Britain, ending the War of 1812. The agreement also releases and prisoners of war, and restores any conquered territory. -
War of 1812 ends
The war ends with U.S. with the British and the U.S declaring a truce, both sides neither gaining nor losing territory. However, after the Victorious Battle of New Orleans, the U.S felt like they had won, and entered a time of "good feelings" about the U.S. -
Monroe Doctrine
A Doctrine proclaiming that the Europeans will no longer interfere with new World affairs, nor U.S. affairs. The U.S. will also not interfere with European affairs, or landholding. Any attempt by W.Europeans to turn any new world land into a colony would be seen as a threat.