Relations of the United States with Britain and France (1781-1823): XYZ Affair, War of 1812, Monroe Doctrine

Describe relations of the United States with Britain
and France from 1781 to 1823, including the XYZ
Affair, the War of 1812, and the Monroe Doctrine.
During Washington’s presidency, John Jay
travels to Britain to negotiate a treaty with
Britain.
‘Treaty of Amity, Commerce, and
Navigation, Between His Britannic Majesty
and The United States of America’-1794
(Jay’s Treaty)
Britain agrees to give the US most-favored
nation status
.
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The British had not
surrendered the posts
and forts on the Great
Lakes
British had continued to
suppress US trade and
commerce
The states had made
laws to prevent the
collection of debts due to
British subjects by
American citizens
The early US
government had been to
weak to compel either
the British government
of the American states to
obey to the terms of the
treaty
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US builds up its Navy
to combat the French
and has much success
(begins to scare the
French)
French decided they
had been hasty in their
treatment towards the
U.S. and began to back
off
Negotiations-
Tensions increased
when the French Prime
Minister demanded a
bribe from the
American negotiators
before talks  even
began.  The
negotiators from
France became known
as XYZ.
 
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President Adams sent
people to negotiate with
France.
Charles Cotesworth
Pinckney-US Minister to
France
Elbridge Gerry
John Marshall
Charles de Talleyrand-
French Prime Minister
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When: Start-July 7
th
,
1798/ End- September
30
th
, 1800
French had hoped the
US would declare war
on Britain since they
helped the US win its
independence, instead
sign Jay’s Treaty
Infuriates the French
France began to hire
privateers (privately
owned warships) to
prey on commercial
shipping or war ships
of the United States
When the news of the XYZ Affair gets out,
Americans are outraged and demand for war.
Anti-French Feelings grow
Trade is suspended with France and navy is
ordered to capture French ships:  Quasi-war
(undeclared war at sea)
Eventually, France and America come to an
agreement and the quasi-war with France
ends.
America gave up all claims against France for
damages to American  shipping.
France released the US from the Treaty of 1778.
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Britain is engaged in a
war against France and
Napoleons Armies
Britain had placed
trade restrictions on
the US, not wanting
them to trade with
France
Britain supported
Native American tribes
in hopes of limiting US
expansion west
British Impressment of
US sailors
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US President-James
Madison
Military Leaders-US
Andrew Jackson
Henry Dearborn
Winfield Scott
William Henry Harrison
Native American-
Tecumsuh (Shawnee
Chief)
Prince Regent-George
IV
Prime Minister-Robert
Jenkinson
Military Leaders-
Britain
Issac Brock
Gordon Drummond
Charles de Salaberry
France and England’s relationship continues
to deteriorate and take it out on America.
Beneficial or hurtful?
Britain declared all ships going to Europe had
to have a British license and would be
searched.
Orders in Council
France declared that anyone who follows
Britain’s declaration would have their goods
confiscated.
British sailors desert the British navy ( US ships)
poor pay
poor ship conditions
British would stop American ships and seize
people from these ships.
Impressment:  legalized form of kidnapping that forced
people into military
Instead of war, Jefferson passes 
The Embargo
Act of 1807 
(ban on trade).
Prohibited all American ships from trading in all foreign
ports
 
Madison is elected president: avoid war
Passes 
Non-Intercourse Act:  
will not trade with
either country( France nor Britain), but Madison
can lift the ban with whichever country lifts
restrictions first.
It fails.
Madison tried 
Macon’s Bill Number Two
:  lifted
all embargos with Britain and France, will trade
with whoever; but will trade only with whichever
country lifts restrictions first.
Napoleon agrees to Bill, Madison Excepts
Other causes of the War of 1812
Land disputes between America and Britain
Canada
Florida
Britain provoke and supply Native Americans to
fight the Americans:  Battle of Tippecanoe:
Shawnee (Tecumseh) versus Americans (William
Henry Harrison) fight over land in Indiana.
Tecumseh and Shawnee lose.
War hawks- Americans that wanted war
against England
Chief Tecumseh- Shawnee leader who was a
brilliant strategist and diplomat
The U.S.S Constitution- “Old Ironside”
Battle of Horseshoebend- Alabama
Nicknamed
Mr. Madison’s War
Second American Revolution/Second War for
Independence
June 1812-January 1815
This war proves America is here to stay!
Treaty of Ghent- Ends The War of 1812
No exchange of territory
Who really won?( Britain, America, Native
Americans?)
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During the period 1781-1823, the United States navigated complex relations with Britain and France. Key events include the XYZ Affair, War of 1812, and the Monroe Doctrine. From negotiating treaties to facing demands for bribes, the U.S. asserted its position on the global stage amidst political turmoil and military conflicts.


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  1. Describe relations of the United States with Britain and France from 1781 to 1823, including the XYZ Affair, the War of 1812, and the Monroe Doctrine.

  2. During Washingtons presidency, John Jay travels to Britain to negotiate a treaty with Britain. Treaty of Amity, Commerce, and Navigation, Between His Britannic Majesty and The United States of America -1794 (Jay s Treaty) Britain agrees to give the US most-favored nation status.

  3. The British had not surrendered the posts and forts on the Great Lakes British had continued to suppress US trade and commerce The states had made laws to prevent the collection of debts due to British subjects by American citizens The early US government had been to weak to compel either the British government of the American states to obey to the terms of the treaty

  4. US builds up its Navy to combat the French and has much success (begins to scare the French) French decided they had been hasty in their treatment towards the U.S. and began to back off Negotiations- Tensions increased when the French Prime Minister demanded a bribe from the American negotiators before talks even began. The negotiators from France became known as XYZ.

  5. President Adams sent people to negotiate with France. Charles Cotesworth Pinckney-US Minister to France Elbridge Gerry John Marshall Charles de Talleyrand- French Prime Minister

  6. When: Start-July 7th, 1798/ End-September 30th, 1800 France began to hire privateers (privately owned warships) to prey on commercial shipping or war ships of the United States French had hoped the US would declare war on Britain since they helped the US win its independence, instead sign Jay s Treaty Infuriates the French

  7. When the news of the XYZ Affair gets out, Americans are outraged and demand for war. Anti-French Feelings grow Trade is suspended with France and navy is ordered to capture French ships: Quasi-war (undeclared war at sea) Eventually, France and America come to an agreement and the quasi-war with France ends. America gave up all claims against France for damages to American shipping. France released the US from the Treaty of 1778.

  8. Britain is engaged in a war against France and Napoleons Armies Britain supported Native American tribes in hopes of limiting US expansion west Britain had placed trade restrictions on the US, not wanting them to trade with France British Impressment of US sailors

  9. US President-James Madison Military Leaders-US Andrew Jackson Henry Dearborn Winfield Scott William Henry Harrison Prince Regent-George IV Prime Minister-Robert Jenkinson Military Leaders- Britain IssacBrock Gordon Drummond Charles de Salaberry Native American- Tecumsuh(Shawnee Chief)

  10. France and Englands relationship continues to deteriorate and take it out on America. Beneficial or hurtful? Britain declared all ships going to Europe had to have a British license and would be searched. Orders in Council France declared that anyone who follows Britain s declaration would have their goods confiscated.

  11. British sailors desert the British navy ( US ships) poor pay poor ship conditions British would stop American ships and seize people from these ships. Impressment: legalized form of kidnapping that forced people into military Instead of war, Jefferson passes The Embargo Act of 1807 (ban on trade). Prohibited all American ships from trading in all foreign ports

  12. Madison is elected president: avoid war Passes Non-Intercourse Act: will not trade with either country( France nor Britain), but Madison can lift the ban with whichever country lifts restrictions first. It fails. Madison tried Macon s Bill Number Two: lifted all embargos with Britain and France, will trade with whoever; but will trade only with whichever country lifts restrictions first. Napoleon agrees to Bill, Madison Excepts

  13. Other causes of the War of 1812 Land disputes between America and Britain Canada Florida Britain provoke and supply Native Americans to fight the Americans: Battle of Tippecanoe: Shawnee (Tecumseh) versus Americans (William Henry Harrison) fight over land in Indiana. Tecumseh and Shawnee lose.

  14. War hawks-Americans that wanted war against England Chief Tecumseh-Shawnee leader who was a brilliant strategist and diplomat The U.S.S Constitution- Old Ironside Battle of Horseshoebend-Alabama

  15. Nicknamed Mr. Madison s War Second American Revolution/Second War for Independence June 1812-January 1815 This war proves America is here to stay! Treaty of Ghent-Ends The War of 1812 No exchange of territory Who really won?( Britain, America, Native Americans?)

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