Chapter 8 Section 3 Prentice Hall American Nation Washington's Presidency

1. Troubles at Home and
Abroad
Chapter 8 Section 3

2. Conflicts in the Northwest

The Northwest at this
time was not the
Northwest that we
think of today.
Remember that the
United States’ western
boundary was the MS
River.

3. 
British were not leaving
forts in the Ohio Valley,
and they were also
supplying Natives with
guns and ammo.

Native Americans were
attacking settlers.
 U.S.
forced Natives to
sell lands in KY and TN.
 North
of the Ohio,
Miamis and Shawnees
fought U.S. forces.

4. 
“Mad” Anthony Wayne was
sent to end Native attacks
that had been taking their
toll. After the Battle of
Fallen Timbers, the
defeated Natives signed
the Treaty of Greenville.

That cleared the way for
settlers to take what is
now Ohio.

5. The French Revolution



Began in 1789 with the
Storming of the Bastille on
July 14th - At first, Americans
supported the Revolution.
By 1793, the Revolution was
known for its Reign of Terror,
when 17,000 people were
executed.
Even King Louis XVI and Marie
Antoinette, his Queen, were
not spared. Jefferson thought
the bloody revolution was
necessary, but Hamilton
thought it was horrible.

6. France and Britain at War in 1793

Washington wanted the U.S. to
remain NEUTRAL.

Washington said it would be in US’
best interests to trade with both
sides.

Neither side respected neutrality.

Both sides seized American merchant
ships and cargo.

British navy impressed American
sailors.

7. Jay’s Treaty

Washington sent John Jay to
negotiate with Britain.
 US

had to pay overdue debts.
Britain had to pay for seized
ships, get completely out of the
NW Territory, and stop aiding the
Native Americans.
 They
did NOT promise to stay out
of US trade with France, nor to
stop impressing sailors.

8. Washington Retires
Washington gave a
Farewell Address when
he left office.
 Two things he warned
against:
 Political divisions
 Permanent alliances
with foreign powers


Accomplishments of his
administration:
 A new
Federal
Government
 Economy
improving
 Avoiding
war with
England or France
 Secured
the NW
Territory
How well do you think we did with following his advice?