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Objective 1.03. Assess commercial and diplomatic relationships with Britain, France and other nations. XYZ Affair. 3 French diplomats that are sent to the US They demand a bribe US sends them home. Convention of 1800. Ended the alliance between the US and France. Impressment of sailors.
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Objective 1.03 Assess commercial and diplomatic relationships with Britain, France and other nations
XYZ Affair • 3 French diplomats that are sent to the US • They demand a bribe • US sends them home
Convention of 1800 • Ended the alliance between the US and France
Impressment of sailors • Britain kidnaps our sailors to use in the British navy
Embargo Act of 1807 • President Jefferson’s reaction to impressment • US refuses to trade with British • Hurts northern merchants more than the British
President Washington’s Proclamation of Neutrality • President Washington insists that the US will not become involved in the conflict between Britain and France
President Washington’s Farewell Address • No entangling alliances • No political parties
War Hawks • In favor of war against Britain in 1812 • Henry Clay • John C. Calhoun
War of 1812 • Proved the US could defend itself • US gained respect as an independent country • Started because of impressment • Most important battle was at New Orleans after the war was over.
Battle of New Orleans • Most important battle of the War of 1812 • Fought after the war had ended
Treaty of Ghent • Ended the War of 1812
Adams-Onis Treaty • Gained Florida and set the boundary of the US
Jay’s Treaty • Meant to end impressment • Set trade requirements between US and Britain
Pinckney’s Treaty • Settled the border dispute between US and Spain • US gets right of deposit in New Orleans