Chapter 8 Launching a New Nation 1789-1800 Section 3: Troubles at Home LEQ: What political challenges faced the new nation? What economic challenges faced the new nation?

What you will do Discuss the conflicts with Native Americans. Describe how Americans reacted to the French Revolution. Identify the main points of Washington’s Farewell Address Summarize Washington’s accomplishments as President.

What you will Know Faction James Madison Thomas Jefferson Alexander Hamilton John Adams Republican Federalists Anthony Wayne

Background Knowledge In the last section: You learned about the political divisions or factions within the United States. In this section: You will learn about how Washington coped with a variety of challenges

Conflicts in the Northwest Territory A Struggle Over Lands Native Americans in the Northwest Territory wanted to keep their lands During the 1780’s, many attacked American settlements

Conflicts in the Northwest Territory Problem… Many Native Americans opposed western settlements American leaders believed that the country’s future depended on settling its western lands Proposed Solution… By 1790, the United States bought Native American lands in Kentucky Tennessee

Conflicts in the Northwest Territory Outcome… Native Americans refused to sell North of the Ohio River Western settlements continued A Series of Battles In 1790, Washington sends troops to stop attacks on American settlements This leads to defeat for Americans A year later, Washington sends more troops Another victory for the Native Americans

Conflicts in the Northwest Territory Battle of Fallen Timbers Washington sends Anthony Wayne to stop the attacks on American settlers In 1795, Wayne and his soldiers are able to break the Native American hold on the Northwest

Conflicts in the Northwest Territory Treaty of Greenville – 1795 Native Americans agree to… Give up their land from the Ohio River to Lake Erie

The French Revolution In your HRT group, read about the French Revolution on page 295 and answer the following questions. When did the French Revolution begin? How did the Americans feel about the early stages of the revolution? What made the revolution controversial? What name was given this period? How did the factions in the United States feel about the revolution? Explain. What other problem did France face during this period? What was Washington's stance on this issue? How did this effect trade with America? Define impressment. How did President Washington try to repair relations with Britain? What was the name of the treaty negotiated by America and Britain? Which faction agreed with the treaty? Why? Which faction disagreed with the treaty? Why?

Washington Retires Washington’s Farewell Address - 1796 Two major points of Washington’s address Warning against political divisions He feared the divisions might tear the nation apart Foreign policy He believed the United States must not get entangled in the affairs of Europe

Washington Retires Washington’s Accomplishments Functioning Federal Government Economy was improving Washington avoided war Britain left their forts in the Northwest Territory

Checks on Learning What issued faced American settlers moving into the Northwest territory? How did Washington the Native American rebellion? What was the name of the treaty that forced Native American leaders to give up their land? What revolution became controversial in America? Why? What is the name of the treaty that removed the British from the Northwest territory and angered the Democratic Republicans? List Washington’s accomplishments? What was Washington’s stance on foreign policy? Answer the LEQ’s. Summary. What did you learn from this section?