موقف الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية من سياسة فرنسا اتجاه بريطانيا (1806-1811)

Abstract

In April 1793, the United States declared its neutrality from European wars. The British government responded in June 1793 by issuing a decree to confiscate the ships of neutral nations trading with France and its allies. The United States negotiated with the British government and concluded a peace treaty .The two countries concluded an agreement that provided for France's sale of the Louisiana colony to the United States of America. The British government responded in January 1805 by issuing a resolution authorizing the British fleet to seize the ships of the United States of America that trade with France and its allies. On March 22, 1806, the United States responded by passing the Embargo Act, which prohibited American trade with France and BritainBritain announced the blockade of the entire European coast from the Alps to the Brest Mountains in March 1806. Napoleon Bonaparte responded on November 21, 1806, by issuing the Berlin Edict, imposing a blockade on the British Isles and preventing European countries from dealing with them. On January 7, 1807, Britain issued a decision to prevent the trade of neutral countries with France, except for those passing through British ports, to obtain permission to continue to the European ports. Napoleon Bonaparte responded on December 17, 1807, by issuing a decree of Milan that stipulated the confiscation of any ship subject to inspection by the British fleet, paid tax to Britain, or passed through British ports. The United States of America responded on March 1, 1809 by issuing the Non-Intercourse Act directed against France and Britain, while maintaining the neutrality of the United States in the war between them. On March 23, 1810, President James Madison issued a decree prohibiting American trade with France and stipulating the confiscation of French ships entering American ports. On June 1, 1810, the US Congress passed a law prohibiting the ships of the British and French fleets from approaching American ports.