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Challenges of the 1790s Chapter 6 Section 2
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Write a letter to Washington Write a letter to George Washington convincing him to choose a side in the French Revolution and European conflict.
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Remaining Neutral French Revolution led to war against monarchies throughout Europe Jefferson – supported France Hamilton – supported British Washington – policy of NEUTRALITY Genet Affair – French national who came U.S. to seek aid, went outside diplomatic channels and angered GW
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Relations with Britain British seizing US ships, putting sailors in prison. Also stirring up trouble among natives in Northwest. Jay’s Treaty 1794) – British would leave forts and pay for damages to ships; U.S. would repay debts. This treaty upset many people.
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Relations with Spain Spain now worried US and Britain would team up against them. Pinckney’s Treaty (1795) – Spain gave U.S. right to use MS River & New Orleans, settled boundary of FL
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Conflicts in the NW Territory Land & NW Ordinances encouraged settlement by whites in native territory Chief Little Turtle was leader of resistance by natives, he later encouraged them to negotiate, but they did not
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Conflicts in NW Territory Battle of Fallen Timbers – US led by Gen. Wayne defeated Miami Treaty of Greenville – natives gave up land for peace in OH, IN, IL & MI
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Washington’s Legacy Washington’s farewell address warned against: formation of political parties permanent alliances getting into debt Set precedent for setting up cabinet, serving 2 terms and the term “Mr. President”.
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Washington’s Farewell 20 Unheeded Warnings - read and highlight those you feel have had the most impact. http://blog.ganderson.us/2011/0 8/20-unheeded-warnings-by- george-washington/
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President Adams Election of 1796 – rivalry between 2 parties Sectionalism – Federalist party split; Adams supported by North, South preferred Pinckney, DRs supported Jefferson Flaw in Constitution led to Jefferson being elected VP (2 nd place) 2 political rivals had to work together
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Problems for Adams France was seizing American ships, Adams sent men to Paris to negotiate peace Were only able to meet with low level (X, Y & Z) who demanded $250k “XYZ Affair” caused anti-French sentiment to rise Federalists thought French were plotting to overthrow gov; suspicious of immigrants and DR supporters
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Alien & Sedition Acts - 1798 Many people suspicious of French, Congress wanted to protect nation from foreign enemies. Raised residence requirement for citizenship from 5 to 14 years allowed president to deport or jail any alien considered “undesirable” crime to speak out against government Dem-Rep editors & politicians jailed, many thought laws violated free speech
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Link to Adams Presidency https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=wkjovxu apMM https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=wkjovxu apMM
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Write an Editorial Write a newspaper editorial in support or opposition to the Alien & Sedition Acts – do you think they are good or bad for the country and why? Explain.
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Conflict over Federal Laws VA & KY Resolutions – Jefferson & Madison said A&S Acts unconstitutional, VA & KY passed resolutions stating they would not follow law. Principle of “nullification” – states had right to nullify (cancel) acts of Congress they believed to be unconstitutional Washington died in December 1799; Napoleon of France ordered ten days of mourning.
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