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US Foreign Relations in the Early 19th Century: A Historical Overview

Explore key events shaping US diplomatic ties with Britain, France, and other nations in the early 1800s, including the XYZ Affair, War of 1812, treaties, and presidential policies. Learn about the Impressionment of sailors, the Embargo Act of 1807, and the Treaty of Ghent.

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US Foreign Relations in the Early 19th Century: A Historical Overview

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  1. Objective 1.03 Assess commercial and diplomatic relationships with Britain, France and other nations

  2. XYZ Affair • 3 French diplomats that are sent to the US • They demand a bribe • US sends them home

  3. Convention of 1800 • Ended the alliance between the US and France

  4. Impressment of sailors • Britain kidnaps our sailors to use in the British navy

  5. Embargo Act of 1807 • President Jefferson’s reaction to impressment • US refuses to trade with British • Hurts northern merchants more than the British

  6. President Washington’s Proclamation of Neutrality • President Washington insists that the US will not become involved in the conflict between Britain and France

  7. President Washington’s Farewell Address • No entangling alliances • No political parties

  8. War Hawks • In favor of war against Britain in 1812 • Henry Clay • John C. Calhoun

  9. 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.

  10. Battle of New Orleans • Most important battle of the War of 1812 • Fought after the war had ended

  11. Treaty of Ghent • Ended the War of 1812

  12. Adams-Onis Treaty • Gained Florida and set the boundary of the US

  13. Jay’s Treaty • Meant to end impressment • Set trade requirements between US and Britain

  14. Pinckney’s Treaty • Settled the border dispute between US and Spain • US gets right of deposit in New Orleans

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