The United States and the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars facts for kids
United States involvement the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars The US attempted to stay neutral in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars as announced in its Proclamation of Neutrality. Eventually, the US got involved in the Quasi-War and the War of 1812 after actions by France and the United Kingdom against US neutrality and sovereignty.
History
During the period the United States had four presidents: George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison.
Washington issued the Proclamation of Neutrality and believed the US should not be involved in conflicts.
Adams led the US during the Quasi-War, which was an undeclared naval war fought from 1798 to 1800 between the United States and the French First Republic, primarily in the Caribbean and off the East Coast of the United States. During the war the United States was supported by the United Kingdom. The war resulted in the Convention of 1800.
Jefferson completed the Louisiana Purchase with France.
Madison led the US during its biggest involvement, leading the US in the War of 1812. On 18 June 1812, the United States declared war on the United Kingdom. The US declared war because of British military support for Native Americans, interference with American merchant ships, forced enlistment of American sailors into the Royal Navy, and a desire to expand its territory. France had interfered as well, and the United States considered declaring war on France. The war ended in a military stalemate, and no boundaries changed as of the Treaty of Ghent, which took effect in early 1815.
See also
In Spanish: Historia de los Estados Unidos (1789-1849) para niños
