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Who was a protégé of Andrew Jackson?
Who was a protégé of Andrew Jackson?
In what year was the Republic of Texas annexed by the United States?
In what year was the Republic of Texas annexed by the United States?
What was the name of the war fought between the United States and Mexico?
What was the name of the war fought between the United States and Mexico?
What was the name of the territory that was jointly occupied by the United States and Great Britain?
What was the name of the territory that was jointly occupied by the United States and Great Britain?
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What was the name of the treaty that marked the beginning of Anglo-American cooperation?
What was the name of the treaty that marked the beginning of Anglo-American cooperation?
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What was the main reason for the United States to claim the Oregon Territory?
What was the main reason for the United States to claim the Oregon Territory?
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How long was the joint occupancy of the Oregon Territory initially intended to last?
How long was the joint occupancy of the Oregon Territory initially intended to last?
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What did Polk claim the Oregon Territory was in his inaugural address?
What did Polk claim the Oregon Territory was in his inaugural address?
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What was the primary objective of the U.S. ministers sent to Paris by John Adams?
What was the primary objective of the U.S. ministers sent to Paris by John Adams?
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What was the outcome of the 'XYZ affair' in the United States?
What was the outcome of the 'XYZ affair' in the United States?
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What was the consequence of George Logan's action in Paris?
What was the consequence of George Logan's action in Paris?
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What was the outcome of the Logan Act of January 30, 1799?
What was the outcome of the Logan Act of January 30, 1799?
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What was one of the concrete issues that remained in the way of normalized relations between Britain and the United States?
What was one of the concrete issues that remained in the way of normalized relations between Britain and the United States?
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What was the result of the treaty of cession between France and the United States in 1803?
What was the result of the treaty of cession between France and the United States in 1803?
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What was the price of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803?
What was the price of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803?
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What was the long-term goal of the United States as a result of the Louisiana Purchase?
What was the long-term goal of the United States as a result of the Louisiana Purchase?
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Who were the two explorers entrusted by President Jefferson to find a route to the Pacific?
Who were the two explorers entrusted by President Jefferson to find a route to the Pacific?
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What was the main reason behind the British frigate Leopold opening fire on the American frigate Chesapeake?
What was the main reason behind the British frigate Leopold opening fire on the American frigate Chesapeake?
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What was the outcome of the vote in the United States Senate on the ratification of the treaty of cession in October 1803?
What was the outcome of the vote in the United States Senate on the ratification of the treaty of cession in October 1803?
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What was the approximate price per acre of the land acquired through the Louisiana Purchase?
What was the approximate price per acre of the land acquired through the Louisiana Purchase?
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What was the main challenge faced by President Jefferson during the Louisiana Purchase?
What was the main challenge faced by President Jefferson during the Louisiana Purchase?
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What was the total amount of French debts owed to American citizens that the United States agreed to assume?
What was the total amount of French debts owed to American citizens that the United States agreed to assume?
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What was the reason behind the strained relationship between Great Britain and the United States during the Napoleonic Wars?
What was the reason behind the strained relationship between Great Britain and the United States during the Napoleonic Wars?
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What was the approximate amount of land acquired through the Louisiana Purchase?
What was the approximate amount of land acquired through the Louisiana Purchase?
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What was the result of the repeal of the embargo?
What was the result of the repeal of the embargo?
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Who was the Prime Minister of Britain mentioned in the text?
Who was the Prime Minister of Britain mentioned in the text?
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What was the latitude line of the northern boundary of Oregon?
What was the latitude line of the northern boundary of Oregon?
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What was President Polk's decision on December 2, 1845?
What was President Polk's decision on December 2, 1845?
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What was the result of the boundary disputes between Britain and the United States?
What was the result of the boundary disputes between Britain and the United States?
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Why did President Polk 'gamble' that war in the Pacific Northwest was unlikely?
Why did President Polk 'gamble' that war in the Pacific Northwest was unlikely?
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What was the name of the treaty signed on June 15, 1846?
What was the name of the treaty signed on June 15, 1846?
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What was the location of the conflict between the British and the Maori?
What was the location of the conflict between the British and the Maori?
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Who was the President of the Swiss Confederation involved in the Alabama dispute?
Who was the President of the Swiss Confederation involved in the Alabama dispute?
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What was the importance of the Alabama dispute in international law?
What was the importance of the Alabama dispute in international law?
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What was the concept introduced in the Treaty of Ghent of 1814?
What was the concept introduced in the Treaty of Ghent of 1814?
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Who appointed one member to the commission in the Alabama dispute?
Who appointed one member to the commission in the Alabama dispute?
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What was the outcome of the Alabama dispute commission?
What was the outcome of the Alabama dispute commission?
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What was the inspiration for the establishment of a 'mixed' commission in the Alabama dispute?
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Study Notes
XYZ Affair and Early American-French Relations
- In 1797, France sent three agents (X, Y, and Z) to negotiate with the US, but they demanded a bribe, sparking outrage and almost leading to war
- John Adams sent three ministers to Paris to negotiate a commercial agreement to protect US shipping
- The "XYZ Affair" caused a diplomatic crisis between the US and France
- George Logan traveled to Paris and negotiated a pact to stop French aggression against US merchant ships, but his actions were seen as treasonous in the US
Louisiana Purchase and Westward Expansion
- The Louisiana Purchase of 1803 more than doubled US territory, acquiring land from France for $11.5 million
- The purchase eliminated French territorial claims in North America and opened up the possibility of westward expansion
- President Thomas Jefferson sent explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark on a transcontinental journey to find a route to the Pacific Ocean
- The Louisiana Purchase also led to the concept of Manifest Destiny, which held that the US was destined to expand across North America
Diplomatic Tensions with Britain
- The Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815) created tension between the US and Britain, as the US tried to maintain neutrality
- The British Navy impressed American sailors, leading to conflicts and almost leading to war
- In 1807, the British frigate Leopold fired on the American frigate Chesapeake, killing 21 Americans and sparking outrage
- The incident led to the passage of a law in December 1807
Oregon Territory and Manifest Destiny
- The Treaty of 1818 established joint British-American occupation of the Oregon Territory
- However, American settlers began to move into the territory, and the US government began to assert its claim to the land
- In 1845, President James K. Polk declared that the US would occupy the Oregon Territory, leading to tensions with Britain
- The two countries came close to war, with nationalist cries of "Fifty-Four Forty or Fight" echoing in the US
- However, the dispute was eventually settled with the signing of the Oregon Treaty in 1846
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