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The Quasi-War [a] was an undeclared war from 1798 to 1800 between the United States and the French First Republic. It was fought almost entirely at sea, primarily in the Caribbean and off the East Coast of the United States , with minor actions in the Indian Ocean and Mediterranean Sea .
1798–1800: Quasi-War: an undeclared naval war with the French First Republic over American default on its war debt. Another contributing factor was the continuation of American trade with Britain, with whom their former French allies were at war.
1800 – Convention of 1800 ends the Quasi-War; 1800 – U.S. presidential election, 1800: Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr tie in the Electoral College. 1801 – Thomas Jefferson elected president by the House of Representatives; Aaron Burr elected vice president. 1801 – President Adams appoints John Marshall Chief Justice
War in the context of this list is broadly construed to be a direct armed conflict between organized U.S. military forces and organized forces of (a) belligerent(s). (Note: Ongoing wars are indicated in bold and with red bars.)
World War II holds a special place in the American psyche as the country's greatest triumph, and the U.S. military personnel of World War II are frequently referred to as "the Greatest Generation." Over 16 million served (about 11% of the population), and over 400,000 died during the war.
The war drew to a close after bitter fighting that lasted even after the Burning of Washington in August 1814 and Andrew Jackson's smashing defeat of the British invasion army at the Battle of New Orleans in January 1815. The ratification of the Treaty of Ghent in February 1815, formally ended the war, returned to the status quo ante bellum ...
During the quasi-war, the navy achieved several victories, including the capture of L'Insurgente, a powerful French warship. The navy also opened trade relations with Saint-Domingue (now known as Haiti), a rebellious French colony in the Caribbean Sea. [49] Over the opposition of many in his own party, Adams resisted the escalation of the war.
USRC Eagle commanded the best wartime record of captures for any U.S. vessel during the Quasi-War. During the Quasi-War with France from 1798 to 1801, the United States Navy was formed and the Revenue-Marine fought alongside the Navy, capturing or assisting in the capture of 20 French ships.