Foreign affairs trouble the nation Chapter 6.2

MAIN IDEA: Events in Europe sharply divided the American public opinion in the late 18th century. WHY IT MATTERS NOW: Foreign policy remains a key element of every presidential administration.

Background The French Revolution peaked when a group of French citizens stormed the Bastille in protest to the French monarchy (July 14, 1789) America was just beginning to explore how to deal for foreign affairs and many Americans remained Divided on the issue.

U.S. and French Bond Alliance created by the treaty of 1778 Agree on ideas of rebellion against a tyrannical monarchy The question grew as to whether or not the U.S. should support the French in this revolution

The French Revolution Evolves The Jacobins took control during the revolution Beheaded the French king Louis XVL Declared war on other monarchs such as Great Britain Americans had mixed reactions to this revolution and the French excepted American support

U.S. Reactions Democratic Republicans wanted to honor the treaty of 1778 and support France Federalist wanted to support the British Washington would declare neutrality or support neither side in the conflict Edmond Ghent was a French diplomat sent to the U.S. to try and persuade American’s to support the revolution; he would be come an American Citizen when his political supports in France loose power

The U.S. and Spain Thomas Pinckney would meet with Spanish politicians to agree upon the treaty of San Lorenzo-- Spain agreed to: Allow American access to New Orleans as a shipping port Allow American travel on the Mississippi Gave all land eat of Mississippi and North of Florida to U.S. Declares the 31st parallel as the southern U.S. boundary

Your task: Based on any material cover in class list any conflicts you can think of that have divided American opinions from the start of the American Revolution through the French Revolution. List them in your notebook.

Adam Provokes Criticism Chapter 6.2 Part 2

Washington’s Presidency ends Division between Democratic- Republicans and federalists convinced Washington not to seek a 3rd term While leaving office he urged the U.S. to “steer clear of permanent alliances” with other nations.

Election of 1796 Federalist Dem-Republican Nominates VP Jon Adams as president 71 electoral votes (all from northern states) Nominates Thomas Jefferson as president 68 electoral votes (all from southern states

Avoiding War France views Jay’s treaty as a violation of their alliance President Adams sent 3 (X,Y,Z) U.S. officials to France to negotiate but French demand 250,000 to meet with them This is known as the XYZ Affair and the U.S. in response creates the Department of War to seize French ships

Divisions continue U.S. and France are now in undeclared naval war Federalist Party wanted war with France Democratic Republicans do not President Adams continued to push for neutrality

Federal and State tensions Alien & Sedition Acts Virginia and Kentucky Resolution Federalist want to keep the nation secure Increase number of years living in the U.S. to be come a citizen from 5 to 14 President can: deport/imprison ‘undesirable’ aliens imprison citizens who express damaging to the U.S. Dem.-Rep. oppose A & S based on 1st amendment Lead by Jefferson and Madison sates ruled the Act unconstitutional Proves that a state can refuse a law– balance of powers

Washington’s Death Worked to create and support the National Army in case of possible war with France and Great Britain Died 14th 1799 and is laid to rest in Mount Vernon Napoleon Bonaparte ordered 10 days of mourning and relations with France improved