Transcript The Trans-Appalachian West, 1791–1795 Why would Washington

Ch. 9.2 – Today’s Learning Targets:
Identify the challenges & their solutions faced by
President Washington
Problems abroad: page 322
1. How did the French Revolution affect the
United States?
- The United States was caught in the middle –
wanted to support the causes but not the
violence.
- Once Britain declared war on France,
the U.S. was in the middle – wanting
to trade with both France & Britain
U.S. developed a foreign policy of NEUTALITY
in order to conduct trade and avoid political
conflict within the U.S.
The French Revolution
Most would support
these causes:
But this . . . The
Revolution turned
horrifically violent
Before, you learned:
That George Washington faced many challenges
during his presidency. Name some . . .
Now, you will learn:
Washington established central government
authority at home and avoided war abroad
Trouble Spots in the New Republic, 1790–1794
and abroad
What nations had competing land claims in North America?
Trouble Spots in the New Republic, 1790–1794
and Abroad
What nations had competing land claims in North America?
1. Natives, Spain, Britain, & U.S.
all claimed land in the west
Why would Washington believe the Northwest Territory
was critical to the security and growth of the new nation?
Why would the British maintain forts in the NW territory after
the Revolutionary War?
How do you think the American Indians expected the British
to respond to the conflicts with American settlers?
What present-day states came from land ceded by the Indians
in the Treaty of Greenville, 1795?
The Trans-Appalachian West, 1791–1795
Why would Washington believe the Northwest Territory
was critical to the security and growth of the new nation?
What resulted from the U.S. victory
at Fallen Timbers?
1) Treaty of Greenville gains NW territory
to the U.S. & 2) brings stability to region
Battle of Fallen Timbers, August 20, 1794
T1 - Read, Trouble in the Backcountry, on p. 321.
“Reasons”
“People Affected”
T1 - Read, The Whiskey Rebellion, on p. 321.
In what ways did the Whiskey Rebellion start for
the same reasons as the American Revolution?
How would President Washington respond?
3. What ended the
Whiskey Rebellion?
• General Henry Lee
w/ G. Washington
led 13,000 troops into
Pennsylvania to put down
the uprising in October,1794
• Demonstrated that the government had
the power and the will to enforce its laws
ARTICLE 6 IS ENFORCED!
and the POWER of the Federal govt is proven.
The quotes below from George Washington’s 1796 Farewell
Address advocated what policy toward foreign nations?
a. direct involvement
b. favor one country
c. colonize other countries
d. neutrality
1. Natives, Spain,
Britain, & U.S. all
claim land in the
West
Little Turtle defeats
U.S. forces in 1790
& 1791
Problems
At Home
2. Treaty of
Greeenville
gains Ohio Valley &
Brings stability
“Mad Anthony” Wayne
Wins the Battle of
Fallen Timbers
Problems
At Home
A tax on whiskey hits
Backwoods farmers
hard
3. Whiskey Rebellion
In 1794 is stopped,
Proving govt is
strong
5. U.S. remains
Neutral, but Britain
Attacks U.S.
Merchant
ships
6. Jay’s Treaty ends
dispute with
Britain over
shipping
Problems
Abroad
4. French Revolution
turns violent &
threatens U.S. trade
Pinckney’s
Treaty opens commercial
travel on the
Mississippi River
to U.S.
Primary Source Quotation
“I have now Sir to inform you that… your
patriotism and your readiness to sacrifice…
private enjoyments to preserve the happiness
of your Country (convinced Congress to accept
this great and important office to which you are
called not only by unanimous votes of the
electors but by the voice of America.”)
Circle the word that tells how many voted for
Washington
Underline the reasons why the electors voted
for Washington.
What phrase tells Washington that he now represents
the people of the United States?
Challenge
First U.S.
Government
1. Free access to
From Spain
Mississippi River
& New Orleans port
Response
Pinckney’s
Treaty
2. 31st parallel is U.S. southern
border
From Britain
1. British evacuate Ohio
Valley by 1796
Jay’s
Treaty
2. Pay damages for U.S. vessels
seized
From France
1793, Washington
declares U.S. would
remain neutral
T2 - pp. 322-323
Pass laws
requiring
neutrality
1. Free access to
Mississippi River
& New Orleans port
Pinckney’s
Treaty
2. 31st parallel is U.S. southern
border
1. British evacuate Ohio
Valley by 1796
2. Pay damages for U.S. vessels
seized
Why did the U.S. remain
Neutral in European affairs?
To not disrupt U.S. trade with
Europe
T2 - pp. 322-323
Jay’s
Treaty
Pass laws
requiring
neutrality
7. Circle the British forts. Draw a triangle around Forts.
What modern day cities are these locations?
8. What features make up the border of this area?
Which fort was located nearest the battle site?
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