1. Compare and contrast the shape of the counties in Kentucky and Ohio
Compare and contrast the shape of the counties in Kentucky and Ohio. List one thing they have in common and one thing that is different.

2. Northwest Ordinance Passed by Congress in 1787.
Creates procedure for the Northwest Territory to become no less than three and no more than five states
Guarantees basic rights such as freedom of religion and right to trial by jury
Most importantly, it prohibits the practice of slavery in these territories.

3. Impact on Westward Expansion
Settlers pour into Ohio Valley and Northwest Territory.
Sets up blueprint for the admission of new states into the United States
Also sets up conflict between North and South over the expansion of slavery to new states

4. George Washington,
Jay’s Treaty, 1794 – English agree to vacate their forts in the Northwest Territory
Pinckney’s Treaty, 1794 – Settles boundary with Spanish Florida and grants American access to New Orleans.
Battle of Fallen Timbers, removes Native Americans from Northwest Territory.

5. French Revolution, 1789
French spend so much helping the American’s to win their revolution that it bankrupts the state.
The people of France execute their king and establish the French Republic
They will use the American government as model
Washington keeps United States neutral during the Revolution.

6. New States added under Washington
Vermont, 1791, was created from land that had belonged to New Hampshire and New York.
Kentucky, 1792, was created from the three most western counties of Virginia (Fayette, Jefferson, and Lincoln)
Tennessee, 1796, was originally known as the Southwest Territory

7. Washington’s Farewell Address
Washington will peacefully give up power after his second term.
In his farewell address he warns America not to form political parties.
Says they will distract America from its goals, create jealousy, problems, and conflicts.
John Adams will replace Washington as the President.
Government will be divided between Federalists and Democratic Republicans, the first political parties

8. Check for understanding. . .
Why was Washington’s choice to leave office so significant in United States and world history?

9. “ Millions for defense, but not one cent for tribute.”
XYZ Affair with France
Three ambassadors were sent to stop France from attacking our trading ships.
They would not meet with the ambassadors unless they paid a bribe.
The Americans refused and almost went to war with France
“ Millions for defense, but not one cent for tribute.”

10. In response, Congress passes the Alien and Sedition Acts
These make it illegal to say something bad about the government.
The Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions declared the acts unconstitutional

11. The Louisiana Purchase
Thomas Jefferson becomes the third president in 1800.
In 1804, Napoleon offers to sell him Louisiana for 12 million.
The Constitution does not give the President the right to purchase land.
Jefferson assumes it is covered under the right to negotiate treaties.

12. The Louisiana Purchase will double the size of the United States.
It will eventually become part of fifteen states.
It guarantees control of the Mississippi River.
Lewis and Clark are hired by Jefferson to survey the new territory for the United States

13. War of 1812
America defeats Great Britain, even though Washington D.C. is burned.
America will come out of the war a respected world power.

14. The Monroe Doctrine
President James Monroe will declare North and South America off limits to the Europeans. No colonies.
America and Europe agree to stay out of each other’s business.

15. America Early Challenges
Event
President
Why it was a challenge
Northwest Ordinance allows expansion,
Articles of
Confederation
America must decide how new states will enter the United States
Jay’s Treaty and Pinckney’s Treaty, 1794
Washington,
America must gain control of its territory east of the Mississippi
Washington Gives Up Power, 1797
Can the Constitution transfer power peacefully
XYZ Affair, 1798
Adams,
How can American deal with a lack of respect with world powers

16. America’s Early Challenges
Event
President
Why it was a challenge
Jefferson purchases Louisiana, 1804
Jefferson,
Can the Constitution handle new situations
War of 1812
Madison,
American wins the respect of the world
Adams-Onis Treaty, 1819
Monroe,
Full control of Atlantic coast
Monroe Doctrine, 1823
America is the dominant power of the New World