Transcript FRENCH REVOLUTION

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Quiz 10.3
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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
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
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
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
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