1. Foreign affairs trouble the nation
Chapter 6.2

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.

3. 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.

4. 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

5. 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

6. U.S. Reactions
Democratic Republicans wanted to honor the treaty of 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

7. 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

8. 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.

9. Adam Provokes Criticism
Chapter 6.2 Part 2

10. 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.

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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