1. Read the Following Quote
Read the Following Quote. “The great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nations is in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible. So far as we have already formed engagements, let them be fulfilled with perfect good faith. Here let us stop.” – George Washington
Is Washington describing cooperation or isolation?
How does he feel about political relations with foreign nations?

2. Treaties
Main Idea: In the 1790’s the new government struggled to keep peace at home and avoid war abroad.

3. Treaties Why aspect of government policies do treaties fall under?
What cabinet member handles foreign affairs?
Who is responsible for ratifying or passing treaties?
Why do nations create treaties?

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6. Treaty of greenville
Native Americans agreed to stay to the north and west of the Treaty of Greenville Line and the Americans were to stay to the south and east.

7. Treaty of Greenville
Flow of Americans into the region rapidly increased
Ohio becomes a state in 1803

8. Jay’s Treaty
Who was John Jay?

9. Jay’s Treaty
An agreement between the United States and Britain where the US agreed to pay debts owed to British merchants
In return the British agreed to:
(1)pay for the ships it seized,
(2)withdraw troops from the Northwest Territory, and
(3)stop aiding Native Americans.
Britain, however, refused to recognize the right of the US to trade with France and it refused to cease (stop) impressment of US sailors.

10. Jay’s Treaty: The Response
Angered Democratic-Republicans
Democratic-Republicans claimed the US gave up too much and got too little
Democratic-Republicans accuse the Federalists of being Pro-British
Federalists liked the treaty because it kept peace with Britain
Why would angering the British be a bad thing?

11. Jay’s Treaty: Long-Term Consequences
Washington agreed to implement the treaty
1. Prevented war with Great Britain
2. Protected the fragile American economy

12. Pinckney's Treaty
The goal: Keep the United States happy so they do not join up with Britain against Spain
Spain granted the United States the right to navigate the Mississippi River and to deposit goods at the port of New Orleans

13. Who would support Pinckney’s Treaty?

14. Pinckney's Treaty
Won broad acceptance in the United States, especially among western farmers who wanted to use the Mississippi River to get crops to the market.

15. What do you think the goal of these treaties and this proclamation is?

16. Why do you think America tried to remain neutral?

17. Jay’s Treaty and France
France saw Jay’s Treaty as an American attempt to help the British in their war against France
French seize American ships carrying cargo to Britain
To avoid war Adams
What was the XYZ affair?
Why did American pass the Alien and Sedition Acts?

18. Battle of Fallen Timbers – August 1794
The French Agree to Stop Attacking US Ships
British and France go to war
Treaty of Greenville
Adams Elected
Navy Established
Alien and Sedition Act Passed
Proclamation of Neutrality
Jay’s Treaty
Pinckney’s Treaty
The XYZ Affair

19. Do you think America tries to remain neutral today?