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Proclamation of Neutrality
A formal announcement issued Washington, declaring the nationg neutral in the conflict between France and Great Britain. -
XYZ Affair
A political and diplomatic episode. It invlolved a confrontation between the US and Republican France that had led to the Quasi-War. -
Convention of 1800
A treaty between the US and France to settle the hostilities that had erupted during the Quasi-War. -
Louisiana Purchase
The acquisition of the Lousiana territory by the US from France. -
Embargo Act
Made it illegal for there to be exports from the US. Sponsored by President Thomas Jefferson and enacted by Congress. -
War of 1812
A military conflict. It lasted for two and a half years. Fought by the US against the UK of Great Britain and Ireland, it's North American colonies, and its American Indian allies. -
Treaty of Ghent
The peace treaty that had ended the War of 1812 between the US and Great Britain. -
Monroe Doctrine
A US foreign policy regarding European countries.