George Washingtons Early Challenges Chapter 9 Lesson 2

George Washington’s Early Challenges Chapter 9, Lesson 2 EQ: Why does conflict develop?

Academic Vocabulary: Ch. 9, Lesson 2 pg. 258 -261 Ø Proclamation of Neutrality Ø Impressment Ø Jay’s Treaty Ø Pinckney’s Treaty

Bell Ringer Ø What’s the difference between a domestic and foreign challenge? Ø How are the two concepts similar?

Early Challenges Ø The new government faced many challenges, both domestic and foreign troubles.

Washington’s Early Challenges Identify and explain Washington’s Domestic Challenges. Read 258 -260 Domestic Challenges Foreign Challenges 1. 1. 2.

Whiskey Rebellion Congress passed tax on American made whiskey in 1791 to pay off national debt. l Pennsylvania farmers who couldn’t pay the tax rebelled • Tarred and feathered tax collectors Ø Washington crushed the rebellion using the army. l Lesson = Federal government will use force when necessary. Ø https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=-x 20 Hwy_Ur. Y

Battle of Fallen Timbers Americans began to make land treaties with Native Americans. Ø American settlers moved to the NW territory and ignored these treaties. Ø Conflict: Natives vs. American colonists began. Ø

Washington sends an army under General “Mad” Wayne. Ø Wayne defeated Natives at the Battle of Fallen Timbers. Ø Treaty of Greenville = Native Americans give up most of NW lands (Ohio, Chicago, Detroit) l We gave Indians $20, 000 worth of goods Ø

Washington’s Early Challenges Identify and explain Washington’s Foreign Challenges. Read 260 -261 Domestic Challenges Foreign Challenges 1. 1. Britain 2. Spain

Problems with Europe Ø Britain and France go to war in 1793. l France is undergoing the French Revolution. Ø Washington: Asked for neutrality. Ø Washington passes: Proclamation of Neutrality = l l Prohibits Americans from fighting in the war. Closed American ports to the British and French

Washington’s Foreign Challenge: Britain Ø Britain fighting war with France Ø British captured American ships that traded with the French Ø Forced American crew into the British navy = impressment Ø It angered Americans Ø Jay’s Treaty: Washington sends John Jay l l British agree to leave American soil Did not deal with impressment

Washington’s Foreign Challenge: Spain Spanish had closed port of New Orleans to Americans due to border disputes in 1784 Ø Pinckney’s Treaty l US Ambassador Thomas Pinckney was sent to Spain to negotiate a treaty l Treaty was huge success • Re-opened New Orleans to American trade Ø

Washington’s Farewell Address Ø Washington retires and in his farewell address he said: l “It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliance with any portion of the foreign world” Ø He warned the country not to get involved in foreign conflicts. Ø He warned against creating political parties!

Closing Activity: Tribute Ø Personal Writing: A tribute is a speech showing respect and gratitude. Write a paragraph tribute that you might have delivered on President George Washington’s retirement.

Activity: Treaty Effects Ø HOME LEARNING Ø Complete the Diagram of the Treaties Americans made with Native Americans and Foreign Nations. Ø Don’t forget to explain them.

Review Why do you think they honored George Washington the way they are doing in this parade?

Exit Slip: Before you Leave Ø Now that you have learned about George Washington’s presidency. Ø In a half a page paragraph. Explain what you have learned about George Washington. Include information l l l His precedents (traditions he left behind) His foreign and domestic problems His goodbye address