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- French Revolution
- I´m afraid it has come to this... We must seize all American ships bound for Britain.
- We need help with our war. As you may recall, we gave you aid in yours.
- I´m sorry... We have neither the soldiers nor the ships to aid you.
- Jay Treaty
- We can´t have either of your countries attacking our ships because of a treaty!
- Your Jay Treaty is a threat to our National Security!
- XYZ Affair
- France wanted help with their revolution against Britain, but Washington declared neutrality. So, France started attacking all American ships heading to Britain. Then, after a half war was launched, peace was negotiated.
- Barbary Pirates
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- A half-war was launched against France after bitter re-negotiations with France and England.
- War of 1812
- 3 French agents and 3 American diplomats met to discuss peace. France asked for tribute, which was denied and a half-war was launched on them.
- Latin American Revolutions
- Pirates on the barbary coast of North Africa seized American trade ships and crews in the Mediterranean Sea and holding them for ransom.
- After the British refused to leave the Ohio Valley and Canada, war was declared.
- Latin American countries controlled by Spain wanted independance
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