sep 30, 1800 - Convention of 1800
Description:
A treaty between the United States of America and France to settle the hostilities that had erupted during the Quasi-War. The Quasi-War, waged primarily in the Caribbean, had existed since the American delegation to France, arriving in 1797, had been told that America had to pay $250,000 to see—not negotiate with—the French ambassador. This incident, known as the XYZ Affair, was scandalous in America.Added to timeline:
Date:
sep 30, 1800
Now
~ 223 years ago
