Creating Foreign Policy Should the US get involved

Creating Foreign Policy Should the US get involved with the French Revolution? Which side should they help? What does the US do?

Europe n Europe had been raging in war for the past 20 years n They liked spending their money fighting

Europe n n French Revolution And. . France is also warring with Britain as well

US decisions n n Foreign Policy: the actions that a nation takes in relation to other nations Let’s stay out of it n Neutral: not taking sides n Do you think this is a good idea? Why or Why not?

US decisions n Neutrality Proclamation: April 1793 the US official said we are staying out of it n John Adams and Alexander Hamilton thought war would break the US n Why what issues are we having with our economy right now?

US Decisions n Thomas Jefferson was sad he wanted to help the French people n Eventually he leaves the Cabinet because he disagrees with decisions

Jay’s Treaty n n US liked trading with Britain and France HOWEVER. . . n n In 1793 British seized 250 American ships Chief Justice John Jay went to GB to talk

Jay’s Treaty n Treaty said n n n Britain had to pay damages for all seized American ships Agreed to give up forts in the West However Americans had to pay debts long owed to British merchants n Hmmmm can we do this right now?

Jay’s Treaty n People were mad n Treaty did nothing to protect the US!

Washington Retires n 1796 Washington published his Farewell Address n He advised Americans against becoming involved in European affairs

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