pages 162-164 will be the focus of our lesson today. please read 162-164 independently
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WASHINGTON’S NUETRALITY & JEFFERSON’S EXPANSION
Readings in Our Book
Pages 162-164 will be the focus of our lesson today.
Please read 162-164 independently.
Washington’s Presidency, 1789-1797
Young Child Young Republic/Nation
Washington’s Presidency, 1789-1797
Everything being done was for the first time ever in history
French Revolution & War in Europe divides the United States
Democratic-Republicans Federalists
Supported French Rev. Opposed French Rev.
Washington’s Presidency, 1789-1797
More and More the Nation is becoming divided over war in Europe between France and British
Treaty signed with France during the American Revolution required the U.S. to help defend France
That Treaty was signed between U.S. and France’s King Louis XVI who was killed in French Revolution
So, What should Washington Do? Fight with France, or Stay Neutral?
Washington’s Presidency, 1789-1797
1793- Washington issues a Proclamation of Neutrality. U.S. will be “friendly and
impartial” toward both France and British.
Why did Washington choose Neutrality?
Political Divisions The Proclamation of Neutrality further
divides the nation politically
Issues for the Young Republic
Looking at this map, what will be biggest issue for U.S. moving forward?
Westward Expansion
Treaty of Greenville, 1795
Treaty with American Indians; U.S. gained land and pushed tribes west in exchange for a small payment
Westward Expansion Treaty of Greenville, 1795
Flow of Settlers into region rapidly increased. 1803 Ohio becomes State
Washington’s Farewell Address, 1796
Warned American people about: Sectionalism Political parties Becoming too attached to a foreign nation
Does any of those problems still exist in today’s society?
Jefferson’s Presidency, 1801-1809
Under Thomas Jefferson nation will more than double in size, while the federal judiciary establishes its authority
Tried to create a less formal style of presidency
Jefferson’s greatest Accomplishment?
The Louisiana Purchase, 1803
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Question #2 on your Study Guide
So… What’s Next?
So… What’s Next?