To establish control of an area, Europeans used different techniques. Over time, four forms of colonial control emerged: colony, protec- torate, sphere of influence, and economic imperialism.
The XYZ Affair had a lasting impact on the U.S., even after peace was restored. The U.S. was not at all prepared for a naval battle, so the Department of the Navy was created in 1798 to oversee all naval affairs. Negative feelings about France resulted in the Alien and Sedition Acts in 1798
An incident in which french agents attempted to get a bribe and loans from US diplomats in exchange for an agreement that French privateers would no longer attack American ships. It led to an undeclared Naval War between the two countries.
Rememeber, Thomas Jefferson was an Anti-Federalist meaning he opposed the new constitution. Alexander Hamilton was a Federalist meaning he supported giving more power to the federal government.
<span>A slave revolt resulted in "Haiti" gaining independence from France, since the slaves were well outfitted with arms and were able to overpower the French forces. </span>
