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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


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