1. Study Topics for Quiz 10.3 Packet Page 6

2. FRENCH REVOLUTION How did the French Revolution begin? What was one of the first events? The storming of the Bastille During this time, who was the US ambassador to France? Thomas Jefferson Some Americans were opposed to the French Revolution because they were worried about what? Worried about the attacks on authority

3. WAR BETWEEN FRANCE & BRITAIN How did the United States respond to the war between France and Britain? They decided to remain neutral toward all European nations What did Edmond Genet do in the United States? Tried to get support for France, recruited privateers

4. THOMAS JEFFERSON Jefferson resigned as Secretary of State. Why did he do this? He was upset with US policy toward France He was upset with Hamilton’s interference

5. TREATIES What was Pinckney’s Treaty about? Who benefited the most from it? A treaty between the US and Spain The US benefitted the most from it What was Jay’s Treaty about? What was its purpose? A treaty between the US and Britain To keep the peace, prevent another war

6. PROBLEMS WITH SPAIN What did Spain do as a reaction to the problems between American and the Spanish? Spain closed the port of New Orleans Why was it important to George Washington that Americans could use the port of New Orleans? For trade Right of deposit meant they could use the port of New Orleans without paying fees