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George Washington

This overview discusses the pivotal issues surrounding American neutrality in the late 18th century, highlighting key events such as France's attempt to recruit American support in its war against Britain and the violation of U.S. neutrality by foreign powers. It explores treaties like Pinckney's Treaty with Spain, which secured territorial rights for the U.S., and Jay's Treaty with Britain, which resolved conflicts over northwest forts. Additionally, it reflects on Washington's Farewell Address warnings about political parties and foreign alliances, and Adams' handling of the XYZ Affair and domestic unrest via the Alien and Sedition Acts.

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George Washington

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  1. George Washington I love Leah 

  2. England vs. France Jefferson/Madison Hamilton/Federalists Honor 1778 treaty Back British

  3. Problems with Neutrality France • French sent Edmond Genet to win American support • Began recruiting Americans for war effort against British • Violation of American neutrality GRR!

  4. Spain • U.S. wanted to secure land claims west of the Appalachian mountains and gain shipping rights on the Mississippi River Pinckney’s Treaty • Spain gave up all claims to land east of the Mississippi River except Florida • Recognized the 31st parallel as the southern boundary of the U.S. • Agreed to open the Mississippi River to traffic by Spanish subjects and U.S. citizens & to allow American traders to use the port of New Orleans

  5. England • British still maintained forts in the Northwest Territory, violating the Treaty of Paris • British encouraged Native American resistance

  6. Jay’s Treaty • British agreed to evacuate their posts in the Northwest Territory • Very popular with western settlers • Allowed British to continue their fur trade on the American side of the U.S./Canada border

  7. Washington’s Farewell Address

  8. He Warns Us Against: • Political Parties • felt they would divide the people • Entangling Alliances w/ foreign nations • Entangling alliance – alliance (agreement) with countries who have alliances with other countries • ISOLATIONISM

  9. He Warns Us Against: • Advises the U.S. to stay NEUTRALin European wars • Establishes the two-term tradition & the cabinet

  10. Adam’s Presidency 12th Amendment • Electoral College must select a President AND a Vice President on his or her ballot

  11. XYZ Affair • Resulted in a “half-war” with the French • Adams makes peace with the new French government under Napoleon • Splits the Federalist Party in half

  12. Alien Act • President could deport or arrest any alien (foreigner) seen as dangerous to the nation Sedition Act • A person could be fined or jailed for speaking or publishing words against the government, Congress, or the President

  13. I LOVE LEAH COVELLI • And Erika Arana • But mostly Erika

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