Troubles at Home and Abroad The French Revolution Causes Divisions Among Americans

Problems for the Young U.S The U.S continues to struggle with Native American groups in the Ohio River Valley In addition, many British soldiers have yet to leave the Northwest Territory causing tension between the two nations The Battle of Fallen Timbers –One of Many Battles Against Native Americans

The French Revolution The French began a revolution against their own monarchy in 1789 The revolution became controversial in the U.S because it became very violent, but many Americans supported the ideals of the revolution The Beheading of the French King, Louis XVI

More Problems… To make things worse, Britain begins to wage war against France in 1793 The U.S wants to trade with both, but both France and Britain wanted help from the U.S Washington handles the French Revolution and the war by remaining neutral Washington Believes Neutrality Is Best

Problems with Britain Grow Britain and France did not appreciate the U.S remaining neutral Britain begins to stop U.S trading ships and begins a policy of impressment against U.S sailors The British Begin to Capture American Sailors and Force Them Work

Jay’s Treaty Washington solves the problems with Britain by creating Jay’s Treaty Chief Justice John Jay negotiates with the British Federalists and the British loved the treaty, Republicans and the French hated it John Jay

Washington’s Precedents In 1796 Washington issues his “Farewell Address” and then steps down from being President. He left many important precedents: – Appointing cabinet members and establishing the Supreme Court (Judiciary Act of 1789) – Using executive power and strengthening the federal government – Only being President for 2 terms (Every President until FDR follows this precedent) – Emphasized neutrality and isolation