1. Early Events & Dilemmas
US History Chp. 9.2 & 9.3 Notes for flaps in ISN

2. Whiskey Rebellion
Tax passed on whiskey & citizens rose up against the taxing authority of the govt.
Washington sent in troops to stop it
Established govts. authority

3. XYZ Affair
French mad because US took more territory. So they took US ships then wanted
$$ (bribe)to give them back.
Adams mad, refused payment
Showed US was not a push over

4. Alien & Sedition Acts
President could imprison or deport untrusted Aliens (French/American Citizens) & Can’t publish bad stuff about the president.
Virginia & Kentucky Resolution-UNCONSTITUTIONAL! & a violation of STATES RIGHTS.
States rights important. Not too much power for federal govt.

5. Battle of Fallen Timbers
Native Americans (NA) tried to partner with Great Britain (GB) & Spain to protect their territory because Americans violated Washington’s earlier agreement.
American Troops brutally defeated NA’s
Treaty of Greenville ended battle w/ NA agreeing to give up most of current Ohio

6. Jay’s Treaty
British mad at US so took American ships and impressed soldiers
British agreed to withdraw
Unpopular with Americans because did not address impressment

7. Washington’s Foreign Policy
Wanted to stay neutral
Signed Proclamation of Neutrality
GB & France mad cuz US would not take sides