Washington
What is the US foreign policy of not creating alliances and enemies?
Isolationism
What was John Adams' main foreign affair?
The XYZ Affair
Define Embargo
Which country did the US invade during the War of 1812?
Canada
The US shifts its focus from Europe to which region?
Latin America
Which two countries was Washington worried about?
England and France
What was Jay's Treaty?
Britain agrees to remove troops from the Ohio River valley
Britain kidnapping US sailors for their navy
Name 1 of the 2 issues James Madison faced with foreign policy
Impressment continues, Native Americans/Expansion
Which European power is driven out of South America?
Spain
Name 2 BENEFITS of Isolationism
Why is France upset about Jay's Treaty?
They feel it violates their alliance with the US, they think the US chose a side
What was Piracy?
North African Pirates attacking US ships, holding them for ransom
What did Britain do when invading the US capital?
Burn down the white house and capitol!
What was the Monroe Doctrine?
Keeping European powers out of the Americas
Name 2 DOWNSIDES of isolationism
No protection/friends, staying out of potentially beneficial groups like NATO, limiting global markets
What is the outcome of the XYZ Affair?
Adams' makes peace with France/Napoleon, avoiding potential war
Why was the Embargo act NOT successful?
Harming US trade, Britain and France not very affected
Who were the real losers of the War of 1812?
Native Americans
What analogy did I use to explain the Monroe doctrine? (Think old man)
Stay off my lawn!
What was George Washington's Policy of Neutrality?
Avoid conflict with England and France - Not choosing a side
1. France attacking US ships, Adams sends reps for peace
2. France refuses peace talks, send spies to meet w US
3. France bribes the US for peace
What was Jefferson's solution to Piracy?
Barbary wars, stopping ransoms, BLOCKADES!
Who was the hero of the Battle of New Orleans?
Andrew Jackson
Which political party starts to disappear during Monroe's Presidency?
Federalists