HIST 201 Lecture 10: American Foreign Policy
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1st anglo-french war: american neutrality respected by foreign powers. American trade increases dramatically during this time. Reason: both french and britain allowed re-exportation of their goods (britain colonies caribbean) French and british could not export to caribbean because they were too busy with war. Period of peace 1801-1803: american trade declines. Through 1807: neutrality is a successful strategy in terms of trade for u. s. U. s. government forced to pay tribute to barbary states ( of annual government spending goes towards tribute) Federal power increased due to events in mediterranean. Jefferson: believed that war against pirates would be honorable; would help u. s. gain respect. Jefferson uses executive privilege to wage war. Sends small fleet to mediterranean to keep u. s. trade ships safe. U. s. involvement in international hostile relations over trade conflict. Jefferson pursues robust executive power (similar to louisiana. Purchase) (becomes part of a war + sends troops to mediterranean without officially declaring war)
