Trouble Abroad Quiz and Notes

GRADED QUESTIONS Select Answer and Place on Paper (2 B Turned IN) NOTES Place notes in notebook An Interesting Day of Notes

PAGE 310 French Revolution 1. ALL American’s supported the French Revolution? (True/False)

1789 – French citizens storm the Bastille, beginning the French Revolution Citizens overthrow Monarchy to create a republican government.

PAGE 311 U.S. Neutrality 2. The Neutrality Proclamation said the United States would…. A. Stay neutral on the west frontier with Indians. B. Stay neutral on their position over slavery. C. Stay neutral with countries at war in Europe.

France & Great Britain at War U.S. declare Neutrality Proclamation ◦The U.S. will not take sides with countries at war in Europe. As a young nation, was this a good idea?

Page 312 Citizen Genet 3. Edmund Genet was asked to leave the U.S. because… a. He was an illegal immigrant. b. He asked the American people to overrule Washington. c. He broke more than one Constitutional laws. 4. Why did Jefferson leave the cabinet? a. He got very ill. b. Hamilton was interfering with Jefferson’s job. c. Washington and Jefferson did not like each other.

Edmund Genet: France Representative ◦Encouraged people to rise up against Washington. ◦Genet was asked to leave the U.S. Jefferson & Hamilton Conflict ◦Jefferson leaves office. ◦Feels he can’t do his job with Hamilton around.

Page Jay’s Treaty 5. Jay’s Treaty was a compromise between the French and the United States regarding trading in the West Indies. (True / False) 6. Americans felt that Jay’s Treaty was a success, as it addressed all issues and conflicts that affected America. (True / False)

Conflict between Britain and the United States ◦Seizing U.S. ships carrying food to West Indies ◦British troops never abandon forts in the West. Chief Justice sent to London to settle problem

BritishUnited States Pay Damages for U.S. ships Britain abandon forts in the West Britain would allow U.S. ships to trade w/ West Indies Pay debts to British merchants, from before the Revolution

What does this image suggest how Americans felt about the Treaty? Did not prevent Britain from capturing U.S. Ships British supporting American Indians Britain DID NOT return slaves, that were set free during the war.

Page Pinckney’s Treaty Page Pinckney’s Treaty 7. Why was the port in New Orleans important to individuals that lived along the Mississippi? a. It provided plenty of drinking water. b. It allowed them to trade with the outside world. c. It was an excellent location for a military fort. 6. What was Pinckney’s Treaty? (Short Answer)

Spain Problem ◦Florida Border dispute ◦New Orleans port **CLOSED** Thomas Pinckney ◦Right of Deposit: Allows boats to transfer goods at New Orleans port without paying fees on cargo. Pinckney’s Treaty ◦Spain agreed to change the Florida border. ◦Reopened the New Orleans port.  w/ Right of Deposit.