1. Founding of a New Nation: Decisions & dilemmas Chapter 11
federalist era
Founding of a New Nation:
Decisions & dilemmas
Chapter 11

2. 1789 – 1796 President Washington
Economic issues:
Get $ for gov. from taxes
Setting up a government:
see Washington’s cabinet
Foreign involvement:
Washington wanted to focus on internal affairs more
French Revolution:
Happening in FR as WA becomes President
Inspired by Am. Rev. but more violent
Uprising of common people vs. monarchy
USA was supportive at first, but shocked by the 20,000 nobles beheaded later

3. Washington’s Cabinet:
Alexander Hamilton – Sec. of the Treasury
Thomas Jefferson - Sec. of State
Henry Knox – Secretary of War
Edmund Randolph – Attorney General
Vice President – John Adams

4. Washington’s Foreign Policy
He believed: BE AWARE, BE CAUTIOUS
Standing armies can be dangerous & expensive
Militia will handle threats
Borders of USA:
North = British Canada
Ohio Valley = British & unfriendly natives
South & west = Spanish controlled FL and LA
In 1793
War between France & Britain
1788: U.S. signed treaty of support to France
President Washington believed U.S. not ready or equipped for war
Neutrality: no involvement of aid to either France or Britain
Isolationism: avoid alliances with other countries

5. 1791-1794 WHISKEY REBELLION Taxes on whiskey trade Small farmers
Believe it’s not fair!
Think Shays’s rebellion but more widespread
Tax collectors
Tarred & feathered by Whiskey boys
Washington & 13,000 soldiers put it down!

6. Washington’s Farewell Address
September 19, 1796
Ready to retire to the quiet setting of his plantation
Message:
Remember Unity – we fought for independence to establish brotherhood
Politics can divide
Foreign Affairs – tread lightly; neutrality
Taxes – are necessary but do carefully, avoid & pay off debt, Maintain balance