Defend or Refute This Statement Topic: Why did Political Parties (Factions) emerge in the New Republic? Do Now: The policies of Washington had nothing to do with the formation of political parties. It was the arguments of the old Federalists and Anti-Federalists that caused the fractionalization of American politics. Defend or Refute This Statement
The French Revolution Hamilton’s financial program divides the public French Revolution sharpens that division “democratic” revolution Radicalism (Reign of Terror) France at war with Austria, Britain “Citizen Genet” Incident Should America support the French? Washington: nation not ready to go to war France “not worth it” Neutrality Proclamation (1793) Wise, but controversial action Neutral trading rights
Negotiating With Britain British agents in Canada w/ Indians Battle of Fallen Timbers Treaty of Greenville (1794) British attacks on Neutral Vessels (Caribbean) Jeffersonian anger at Britain Washington tries to negotiate Jay’s Treaty (1794) Britain promises to evacuate forts on our side of Great Lakes Pay for damages to US ships Jeffersonians mad; controversy Washington retires at end of second term: Farewell Address
Conclusion What do you think was the single main reason for the rise of political parties? Do you think this was a good or bad development for the US? Explain in 3-4 sentences.