Foreign Affairs Trouble the Nation
Turmoil in Europe
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French Revolution (1789-1799) erupts in
France
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Inspired by the Amer. Revol., French
people revolt against King Louis XVI and
his monarchy; demand democracy
USA dilemma: New France gov't declares
war on G.B. and other monarchies
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Dem.-Rep.: Jefferson and Madison
believed USA should support France gov't
due to Treaty of 1778
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Federalist: Hamilton side with British
Marie Antoinette and King Louis XVI
were executed by the Jacobin Party
Checking for Understanding Questions
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What stake does the USA have pertaining to
the French Revolution?
Why may some Americans want the French
Revolution to succeed? Want it to fail?
French Revolutionary Wars
Turmoil in France (cont...)
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In 1793, Washington declares neutrality
(not take sides)
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Edmond Genet, a French diplomat sent to
win American support, began recruiting
Americans to fight G.B.
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Jefferson and Hamilton agree
Genet stays in USA as citizen
Federalists call Jefferson a radical for
supporting France; Jefferson resigns
Edmond Genet
Checking for Understanding Questions
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Why do you think Washington decides to
stay neutral? Whats does this tell you about
Washington and his views towards foreign
policy?
Treaty of San Lorenzo
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Thomas Pinckney negotiates treaty with
Spain over trade territorial issues
In 1795, Spain and USA come to terms with
the Treaty of San Lorenzo
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Spain gives up claim to Western USA
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Florida-USA boundary set at 31st Parallel
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MI River open to USA trade/traffic
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New Orleans is now open port for USA
Checking for Understanding Questions
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What were the stipulations to the Treaty of
San Lorenzo?
How does the treaty impact the USA?
Battle of Fallen Timber
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Native Americans rejects Treaty of Paris of
1783 and demand changes
Little Turtle, Miami Tribe chief defeat USA
army in 1790
USA sends Gen. “Mad” Anthony Wayne to
defeat Miami Confederacy at Fallen Timbers
in 1794
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Miami Tribe signs Treaty of Greenville
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Gives USA control of Ohio Valley
General “Mad” Anthony Wayne
Chief Little Turtle
Checking for Understanding Questions
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What caused the Little Turtle and his Miami
tribe to act against the USA?
How does the Treaty of Greenville impact
the USA?
What does this picture show you
about Jay's Treaty?
Jay's Treaty
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British are still in ports in the Northwest
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Prevents trade and Westward expansion
USA wanted to keep good relations to trade
in the West Indies; British also kept seizing
USA ships and impressing USA seamen
D-R (pro-French) wanted either military or
econ action
Federalists (pro-British) wanted peaceful
resolution
Jay's Treaty (Cont...)
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Washington sends John Jay, Chief Justice
to mediate without Congress' consent
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Many saw this as a violation of the
Constitution, Executive and Judicial
working together against the Legislative
Americans angry, feeling USA gave up too
much power
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Treaty ends up helping USA; Native
Americans have no help, trade made
easier, USA now able to expand west
See advantages and
affects handout now
Political Cartoon
In partners, I want you to create two
political cartoons responding to Jay’s
Treaty. One student will be responsible
for creating a cartoon from the view of a
Democratic-Republican and the other
student will be responsible for creating a
cartoon from the perspective of a
Federalists. Use your notes and handouts
to help you create your cartoon.
John Jay
Checking for Understanding Questions
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What did the Jay Treaty do for Americans?
Why do you think the British refused to
leave in the first place?
George Washington's Farewell Address,
September
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th
26 ,
1796
Main Points:
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Do not get involved with other countries
issues
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Fix issues at home first
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Do not let Political parties create disunity
Washington dies on December 14th, 1799
Checking for Understanding Questions
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What do you think of Washington's main
points in his Farewell Address? Explain.
John Adam's Presidency
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In 1796, John Adams is elect President and
Thomas Jefferson is elected as Vice
President
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Result of sectionalism, placing regions
interest above the nation
Checking for Understanding Questions
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What impact did sectionalism have on the
election of 1796? Explain.
Adam's Tries to Avoid War
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French see Jay's Treaty as a violation of
their alliance, begins seizing USA ships
XYZ Affair: French officials demand bribe to
see foreign minister, Talleyrand
Congress creates Navy and undeclared
naval war begins between USA and France
for 2 years (Quasi War)
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Washington called to lead Army
Checking for Understanding Questions
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How did the XYZ Affair impact foreign policy
in the USA?
Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798
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Federalists fear French plot to overthrow
USA gov't, suspicious of French immigrants
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Many French immigrants are Dem-Rep.
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Federalists critical of Adam's hesitation
Fed. Create Alien-Sedition Acts of 1798
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Alien Act: requirement for citizenship
raised, immigrants be deported or fined
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Sedition Act: Fined or jailed for
hindering/lying about USA gov't
Alien and Sedition Acts (cont...)
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Jefferson and Madison see acts as misuse
of power
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VA and KY oppose (Kentucky Resolution),
stating violation of 1st Amendment
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Nullification: states have the right to void
laws deemed unconstitutional
Alien and Sedition Acts (cont...)
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Jefferson and Madison see acts as misuse
of power
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VA and KY oppose (Kentucky Resolution),
stating violation of 1st Amendment
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Nullification: states have the right to void
laws deemed unconstitutional
Checking for Understanding Questions
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In your own words, explain the Alien and
Sedition Acts
Do you believe the Alien and Sedition Acts
of 1798 were fair? Why?
Is nullification an appropriate right for states
to have? Why or why not?
Classwork Assignment
Which event during the 1790's had the most
significance to foreign USA policy.
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Explain your answer in detail