Challenges at Home

A. Confederation of American Indian Nations formed 1. Indians unite efforts to stop settlers from taking their land

Challenges at Home “The interests of any one [Indian] nation should be the welfare of all the others.” ~ Thayendanegea

Challenges at Home B. Conflict in the Northwest Territory 1. Americans ignore Indians and continue to settle Northwest Territory a. British supply Indians with ammo

Challenges at Home b. Chief Little Turtle helps Indians defeat Americans c. General Anthony Wayne takes charge of American army

Challenges at Home “The trail has been long and bloody; it has no end. The [whites] come from where the sun rises, and they…are many. They are like the leaves of trees. When the frost comes they fall and are blown away. But when the sunshine comes again they come back more plentiful than ever before.” ~ Little Turtle

Challenges at Home 2. Battle of Fallen Timbers – US army defeats Indians a. US burns Indian’s villages + fields

Challenges at Home 3. Treaty of Greenville signed a. US has access to and safety in Northwest Territory b. Indians receive $20,000 worth of goods and keep some land

Challenges at Home C. The Whiskey Rebellion 1. Tax on American-made whiskey a. Farmers angry – cannot afford tax

Challenges at Home 2. Protestors refused to pay tax and tarred and feathered tax collectors 3. Washington puts army together and Whisky Rebellion ends

Challenges at Home Washington leads army into western Pa to end Whisky Rebellion

Challenges at Home D. Washington’s Farewell Address 1.Washington decides not to run for 3 rd term “tired of public life and devoutly (strongly) wishes for retirement.” ~Washington

Challenges at Home a. reminds Americans he is only president, not king…citizens are true leaders

Challenges at Home 2. Writes farewell speech a. discusses dangers to Americans: 1. Political divisions will weaken government….unity is key to success

Challenges at Home 2. Government should not borrow money (prevent debt) 3. Be careful of relationships with other countries

Challenges at Home “I anticipate….the sweet enjoyment …. of good laws under a free government, the ever favorite object of my heart.” ~Washington