1. Chapter 8 Launching a New Nation 1789-1800 Section 3: Troubles at Home
LEQ:
What political challenges faced the new nation?
What economic challenges faced the new nation?

2. What you will do Discuss the conflicts with Native Americans.
Describe how Americans reacted to the French Revolution.
Identify the main points of Washington’s Farewell Address
Summarize Washington’s accomplishments as President.

3. What you will Know
Faction James Madison Thomas Jefferson Alexander Hamilton John Adams Republican Federalists Anthony Wayne

4. Background Knowledge
In the last section: You learned about the political divisions or factions within the United States. In this section: You will learn about how Washington coped with a variety of challenges

5. Conflicts in the Northwest Territory
A Struggle Over Lands
Native Americans in the Northwest Territory wanted to keep their lands
During the 1780’s, many attacked American settlements

6. Conflicts in the Northwest Territory
Problem…
Many Native Americans opposed western settlements
American leaders believed that the country’s future depended on settling its western lands
Proposed Solution…
By 1790, the United States bought Native American lands in
Kentucky
Tennessee

7. Conflicts in the Northwest Territory
Outcome…
Native Americans refused to sell
North of the Ohio River
Western settlements continued
A Series of Battles
In 1790, Washington sends troops to stop attacks on American settlements
This leads to defeat for Americans
A year later, Washington sends more troops
Another victory for the Native Americans

8. Conflicts in the Northwest Territory
Battle of Fallen Timbers
Washington sends Anthony Wayne to stop the attacks on American settlers
In 1795, Wayne and his soldiers are able to break the Native American hold on the Northwest

9. Conflicts in the Northwest Territory
Treaty of Greenville – 1795
Native Americans agree to…
Give up their land from the Ohio River to Lake Erie

10. The French Revolution
In your HRT group, read about the French Revolution on page 295 and answer the following questions.
When did the French Revolution begin?
How did the Americans feel about the early stages of the revolution?
What made the revolution controversial? What name was given this period?
How did the factions in the United States feel about the revolution? Explain.
What other problem did France face during this period? What was Washington's stance on this issue?
How did this effect trade with America?
Define impressment.
How did President Washington try to repair relations with Britain?
What was the name of the treaty negotiated by America and Britain?
Which faction agreed with the treaty? Why? Which faction disagreed with the treaty? Why?

11. Washington Retires Washington’s Farewell Address - 1796
Two major points of Washington’s address
Warning against political divisions
He feared the divisions might tear the nation apart
Foreign policy
He believed the United States must not get entangled in the affairs of Europe

12. Washington Retires Washington’s Accomplishments
Functioning Federal Government
Economy was improving
Washington avoided war
Britain left their forts in the Northwest Territory

13. Checks on Learning
What issued faced American settlers moving into the Northwest territory?
How did Washington the Native American rebellion?
What was the name of the treaty that forced Native American leaders to give up their land?
What revolution became controversial in America? Why?
What is the name of the treaty that removed the British from the Northwest territory and angered the Democratic Republicans?
List Washington’s accomplishments?
What was Washington’s stance on foreign policy?
Answer the LEQ’s.
Summary. What did you learn from this section?