Challenges of the 1790s Chapter 6 Section 2

Write a letter to Washington  Write a letter to George Washington convincing him to choose a side in the French Revolution and European conflict.

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

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.

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

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

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

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”.

Washington’s Farewell 20 Unheeded Warnings - read and highlight those you feel have had the most impact. 8/20-unheeded-warnings-by- george-washington/

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

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

Alien & Sedition Acts  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

Link to Adams Presidency  com/watch?v=wkjovxu apMM com/watch?v=wkjovxu apMM

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.

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.