1. Warm- up
What are some problems a brand new country (like America) would face?
What domestic issues did George Washington solve?
What does the word PRECEDENT mean?
What is one PRECEDENT set by George Washington?

2. Foreign Policy and Washington’s Farewell
Objective: How did foreign policy challenges affect political debate and shape American government?

3. Think about it. . . What does the word FOREIGN mean?
Why might America have problems with other countries?

4. Problem #1: Native Americans

5. Fighting with Native Americans
There are British forts in American territory (west)
The British gave Native Americans guns and money
Why would the British want to help the Native Americans?

6. Battles with Native Americans
Little Turtle vs. United States
Battle of Fallen Timbers
US wins in just 40 minutes!
Treaty of Greenville signed: Native American leaders give Ohio to US

7. "Charge of the Dragoons at Fallen Timbers," painted by R. T
"Charge of the Dragoons at Fallen Timbers," painted by R.T. Zogbaum, ca

8. Treaty of Greenville
Ohio territory sold for
$20,000 + annual
payment of $10,000

9. Problem # 2: France

10. French Revolution (1789) Reaction
Jefferson and the Democratic Republicans support France
Hamilton and the Federalists support Great Britain
George Washington issues Proclamation of neutrality - the country is too new to get involved in a war
NEUTRAL: The US does not support either side

11. Problem #3: Great Britain

12. Jay’s Treaty
George Washington sends John Jay to Great Britain to work out a compromise
Jay’s Treaty gave control of the Northwest Territory to the US

14. Problem #4: Spain

15. Treaty with Spain
Why is this important for the US?
G. Washington sends Thomas Pinckney to Spain to negotiate a treaty
Pinckney’s Treaty of 1795 (aka Treaty of San Lorenzo)
Gave all land east of the Mississippi River (except Florida) to the US
US citizens were given access to the Mississippi River at New Orleans
Modern day New Orleans port area

17. Pinckney’s Treaty
(San Lorenzo)
Jay’s Treaty
American who negotiated the treaty
Country the treaty was made with
Terms of the treaty
American’s Reaction to the Treaty

18. Pinckney’s Treaty (San Lorenzo)
American who negotiated the treaty
Thomas Pinckney
Country the treaty was made with
Spain
Terms of the treaty
Allowed the US free navigation of the Mississippi River and duty free transport at the port of New Orleans
American’s Reaction to the Treaty
Americans continued to move westward

19. Jay’s Treaty American who negotiated the treaty John Jay
Country the treaty was made with
Great Britain
Terms of the treaty
Withdrawal of British troops in the Northwest Territory
American’s Reaction to the Treaty
Unpopular with Americans because it was supposed to stop impressment of American soldiers

20. Time for George Washington to say goodbye. . .

21. George Washington’s Farewell Address Advice
Avoid political divisions into parties
Avoid alliances with other countries
Do not get involved in European affairs

22. RECAP: Washington’s Achievements
Defeating the Native Americans (Indians)
Opening Western Lands for Settlement
Keeping the US out of War with Europe
Great Foreign Trade ($$)
Stopped the Whiskey Rebellion
Setting Precedent for each Branch

23. Video Clip
Our first President

24. Ticket Out Complete Sentences Please!
How would you describe American Foreign policy in the early years? Discuss at least 3 specific examples.