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Between Scylla and Carybdis

Explore the complexities of U.S. foreign policy during the early Republic, balancing relationships with Britain and France. From the Jeffersonian-Federalist divide to critical foreign policy actions like Washington's Neutrality Proclamation and the Quasi-War with France, unravel the challenges faced by the young nation. Reflect on the criteria for assessing foreign policy decisions and their significance in maintaining peace and prosperity.

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Between Scylla and Carybdis

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  1. Between Scylla and Carybdis Foreign Policy and the Early Republic

  2. FOCUS QUESTION: What criteria are typically used to judge a nation’s foreign policy? Explain which of these criteria do you believe is the most important.

  3. The Tightrope • Britain and France had long been rivals • Since the French Revolution, matters grew worse • Britain took the lead in wars against Revolutionary France • Sponsored European rivals of the French • Harried French shipping

  4. U.S. had to maintain balance • U.S. had a treaty of alliance with France • U.S. did most of its business with Britain • Collected most government revenue through the tariff • Jeffersonians supported France • Federalists supported Britain

  5. Foreign Policy Actions • Washington and Neutrality • Recognized weakness of the national government • Military and economic • Cancelled the treaty of alliance with France • Angered France, but preserved peace • Citizen GenêtAffair • Negotiations with European Powers • Jay’s Treaty with Britain • Pinkney’s Treaty with Spain (Treaty of San Lorenzo)

  6. Foreign Policy Actions (II) • Adams and the Quasi War with France • Fought to end French predations on American shipping • Saw the use of American frigates against the French • Led to the Convention of 1800

  7. Things Grew Worse Under This Man

  8. General War Developed Britain and France formally at war from most of the period from 1793 to 1815 What was the U.S. to do?

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