What events in europe imapcted the united states during foreign affairs

Foreign events impacted the United States during the presidencies of Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. One example of this was the acquisition of the Louisiana Territory. The United States wanted to use the port of New Orleans; unfortunately, that right was rescinded by Spain and the port remained unavailable to the United States even after France got control of New Orleans from Spain. France was also preparing for a major European conflict.

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