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US History

Chapter 8 Section 2. US History. Drawing of tax collector. Section 2-4. Click the Speaker button to replay the audio. Where are the Rebels?. The Whiskey Rebellion – Pennsylvania farmers who led an armed protest against the government’s whiskey tax Washington sent the army to challenge

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US History

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  1. Chapter 8 Section 2 US History

  2. Drawing of tax collector Section 2-4 Click the Speaker buttonto replay the audio.

  3. Where are the Rebels? • The Whiskey Rebellion – Pennsylvania farmers who led an armed protest against the government’s whiskey tax • Washington sent the army to challenge • The protesters stopped when they saw the army • Message: use the government (not force) to solve problems as a citizen • Problems with the Native Americans in the West • Washington signed treaties, but settlers kept moving • General St. Clair was defeated by Little Turtle (chief of the Miami tribe) • Battle of Fallen Timbers – Anthony Wayne defeated Shawnee chief, Blue Jacket, in a deciding battle • Treaty of Greenville – Native Americans agreed to surrender most of modern-day Ohio

  4. Europe • In 1789, the French Revolution began • King and Queen were executed • Opinion was split – good or bad? France or England? • Those with no trade opportunities sided with France (for “liberty and freedom”), and those with trade options sided with Britain • Neutrality – taking no sides in a conflict (Washington’s policy) • Edmond Genet – French diplomat sent to persuade America to side with the French • Proclamation of Neutrality - Washington told Americans to not fight in this war (Although a few fought on French ships) • Impressment – the process of forcing arrested traders into military service • Jay’s Treaty - British ships would withdrawal, pay damages, and allow American trade • Pinckney’s Treaty - Spain would allow American use of the Mississippi River

  5. “n” (or, the End of Washington) • After being elected twice, Washington announced that he would not run for a third term as President • Set a precedent for later Presidents • Last Warnings in his “Farewell Address” • Dangers of political parties, entangling in foreign affairs, and permanent alliances • Influenced foreign policy for 100 years

  6. DFS 8-2 He was against them. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the answer.

  7. Checking for Understanding Define Match the terms on the right with their definitions on the left. __ 1. forcing people into service, as in the navy __ 2. a position of not taking sides in a conflict A. neutrality B. impressment B A Section 2-27 Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the answers.

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