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France kept stealing american trade ships to fight in their war. America wanted a treaty, but France wanted a Bribe of 250,000 to negotiate.
Alien acts
it took longer to become a citizen, and the government could deport people from unfriendly nations/countries.
The sedition acts.
after Adams grew sensitive to his criticism, he restricted people from making bad comments about him.
War of tripoli
pirates kept stealing american trade ships and selling the men into slavery. Tripoli pirates required America to pay a fine each time they passed their lands. Eventually they got tired of this and attacked tripoli.
Monroe Doctorine
A document talking about how if any other countries were to recolonize on america, they would see it as a threat and attack.
Marbury Vs Madison
Before Jefferson was in office he elected an entirely new set of judges on the supreme court. When Madison was elected president, Marbury voted against the supreme court and tried everything to keep the new judges from receiving their documentation papers confirming they had the job.
Louisiana Purchase
When America purchased a ton of land from Britain and expanded.
Embargo act
America cut ties/relationships with France and Britain
What was the major impact of the war of 1812?
The creation of the national anthem.
