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American development was affected, both, positively and negatively in terms of development by the influence of European Events between 1795 and 1810. As articulated in George Washington's Farewell Address, after the French Revolution in 1789, America tried to stay out of European affairs, however, the country eventually got tied in between. Americans became so dependent on trade with European parties, which increased contact with them. Specifically, this increased involvement and contact with European nations is witnessed in four events in American and European history. The XYZ Affair, the Alien and Sedition Acts, Louisiana Purchase, and the Embargo of 1807 all influenced American development between 1795 and 1810 in, both, beneficial and harmful

It involved a confrontation between America and France that led up to an undeclared war now known as the Quasi War. After some members of Congress asked to see the diplomats’ reports regarding what had transpired in France, Adams handed them over with the names of the French agents replaced with the letters X, Y and Z; thus the name XYZ Affair. This confrontation began due to the signing of Jay's Treaty by America and, France's worst enemy, Great Britain. France felt betrayed by America as they believed that it would violate earlier treaties they had with America. Therefore, given that the French were infuriated, this prompted calls for war. This affair caused outrage and a political firestorm among Americans, and the resulting war caused the seizing of a substantial number of American merchant ships used for trading with Britain. In the end, the hostilities were settled at the Convention of 1800, also known as the Treaty of Mortefontaine. Overall, France had insulted and humiliated the nation, forcing America to take a step back in development to recover from the war, its costs, and the unfortunate

The country paid over eleven million dollars and a cancellation of almost four million dollars in debt for this land. This purchase was one of Jefferson's many notable achievements as President of the country as it came at a bargain price of three cents an acre. The claiming of this territory began American expansion westward into the new lands, and a territorial government was soon established. Therefore, this event practically doubled the size of the country; the borders expanded from the Atlantic Ocean all the way to the boundary with Spanish Florida. Additionally, after acquiring this territory, trade was increased in the country. However, Spain cut off access to the Mississippi River and the port of New Orleans. As a result, the Louisiana Purchase also made it clear to other countries that America would find a way to solve its problems in a tranquil manner. Instead of fighting Spain, and then France, the country found a way to peacefully resolve the issue. Furthermore, the issue of slavery arose between the North and South for the first time since the writing of the Constitution after this purchase. Even though this issue was soon resolved by the Missouri Compromise, it did not go away as it was the reason behind the American Civil War. Overall, the Louisiana