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John Adams wanted to negotiate with France and sent three diplomats. Instead of negotiating France wanted a loan and bribe, but John Adams disagreed and told his men to prepare for war.

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The Alien and Sedition Acts - John Adams

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The Alien and Sedition Acts - John Adams

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A series of laws called the Alien and Sedition Acts were passed by congress. These acts made it harder for an immigrant to become a citizen, allowed the president to deport non-citizens who were deemed dangerous, and criminalized those who made false statements that were critical of the federal government.

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The Lewis and Clark Expedition - Thomas Jefferson

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The Lewis and Clark Expedition - Thomas Jefferson

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Lewis and Clark were asked to explore the northwest territory by Thomas Jefferson. Since the unknown has become known, this helped many others to explore too. It also helped the United States have a stronger claim to the Oregon Country.

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James Madison sent a warning to Great Britain on how the United States would declare war with Great Britain if they didn't stop impressing American sailors in 1812, but by the time James Madison declared war, Great Britain agreed to stop impressing American Sailors.

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The British bombed Fort McHenry yet failed to capture the fort. However, Francis Scott Key wrote the song "Star Spangled Banner" during the battle and it later became the national anthem.

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The Adams-Onis Treaty was an agreement between the United States and Spain. Spain had agreed to give up Florida to the United States making a boundary between the United States and Spain.

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A policy, stated by President Monroe in 1823, that the United States opposed further European colonization of and interference with independent nations in the Western Hemisphere.

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Neutrality Proclamation - George Washington

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Neutrality Proclamation - George Washington

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George Washington made a formal announcement called the neutrality proclamation. The neutrality proclamation kept the united states neutral during the conflict between Great Britain and France.

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The Louisiana Purchase is a land between the United States and France. The Louisiana Purchase gave Americans the land from south to New and west to the Rocky Mountains for $15 Million.

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Many farmers protested against raised tax on whiskey during Washington's presidency. To prove that the government is willing to use force to maintain order, Washington sent an army.