Pages 162-164 will be the focus of our lesson today. Please read 162-164 independently.

WASHINGTON’S NUETRALITY & JEFFERSON’S EXPANSION

Readings in Our Book

Pages 162-164 will be the focus of our lesson today.

Please read 162-164 independently.

Washington’s Presidency, 1789-1797

Young Child Young Republic/Nation

Washington’s Presidency, 1789-1797

Everything being done was for the first time ever in history

French Revolution & War in Europe divides the United States

Democratic-Republicans Federalists

Supported French Rev. Opposed French Rev.

Washington’s Presidency, 1789-1797

More and More the Nation is becoming divided over war in Europe between France and British

Treaty signed with France during the American Revolution required the U.S. to help defend France

That Treaty was signed between U.S. and France’s King Louis XVI who was killed in French Revolution

So, What should Washington Do? Fight with France, or Stay Neutral?

Washington’s Presidency, 1789-1797

1793- Washington issues a Proclamation of Neutrality. U.S. will be “friendly and

impartial” toward both France and British.

Why did Washington choose Neutrality?

Political Divisions The Proclamation of Neutrality further

divides the nation politically

Issues for the Young Republic

Looking at this map, what will be biggest issue for U.S. moving forward?

Westward Expansion

Treaty of Greenville, 1795

Treaty with American Indians; U.S. gained land and pushed tribes west in exchange for a small payment

Westward Expansion Treaty of Greenville, 1795

Flow of Settlers into region rapidly increased. 1803 Ohio becomes State

Washington’s Farewell Address, 1796

Warned American people about: Sectionalism Political parties Becoming too attached to a foreign nation

Does any of those problems still exist in today’s society?

Jefferson’s Presidency, 1801-1809

Under Thomas Jefferson nation will more than double in size, while the federal judiciary establishes its authority

Tried to create a less formal style of presidency

Jefferson’s greatest Accomplishment?

The Louisiana Purchase, 1803

Irony of Jefferson’s Deal

The Louisiana Purchase, 1803

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Question #2 on your Study Guide

So… What’s Next?

So… What’s Next?