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8th Grade

Foreign Affairs in the Young Nation

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Guidelines for how a country handles political and economic interactions with other countries. Foreign policy
A policy of not choosing sides in a war or dispute between other countries. Neutrality
A policy of avoiding political or military agreements with other countries; first established by George Washaington. Isolationism
Agreements made with other nations to aid and support each other. Alliances (ally)
The British agreed to remove troops from the Ohio River Valley. Jay Treaty
American representatives who were told to pay a tribute before they could meet the French Prime Minister to end French from attacking American ships. XYZ Affair
American and privately owned ships that attacked France ships on the high seas Half War on the Seas
The kidnapping of American sailors to serve in the British navy. Impressment
A government order that stops merchant ships from leaving or entering a country's ports. Embargo
Shawnee leader who united Native Americans in an attempt to halt the advance of white settlers onto Indian lands. Tecumseh
Congressmen who were eager for war with Britain. War Hawks
Author of the "Star-spangled Banner" Frances Scott Key
Last Battle of the War of 1812, fought 2 weeks after the war had offically ended. Battle of New Orleans
Became a military hero after the Battle of New Orleans. Andrew Jackson
The head of the State Department, who oversees matters relating to foreign countries. Secretary of State
A statement of official government policy, especially in foreign affairs. doctrine
The nations of North and South of America were "not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by European powers." Monroe Doctrine
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