Lesson 14 History Study Set Flashcards
What did President Washington’s Farewell Address say about foreign policy?
In his Farewell Address, President Washington strongly advised the United States to maintain a policy of neutrality, avoiding permanent alliances with foreign nations, and focusing on friendly commercial relations with all countries while steering clear of entangling foreign affairs, particularly those of Europe, to preserve the nation’s independence and avoid unnecessary conflicts.
While President John Adams was in office, what event challenged the foreign policy?
The major foreign policy event that significantly challenged President John Adams during his presidency was the “XYZ Affair,” where French officials demanded bribes from American diplomats, essentially attempting to extort money to negotiate with France, leading to heightened tensions and a near-war between the two nations.
What did the Jay treaty accomplish in 1796?
The Jay Treaty, signed in 1794, primarily accomplished the avoidance of war with Great Britain by securing the withdrawal of British troops from the Northwest Territory, granting the United States “most favored nation” status for trade with Britain, and establishing a process to settle outstanding disputes between the two nations, including compensation for American merchants whose ships had been seized by the British
Who was hurt most by Jefferson’s embargo trade?
American farmers and merchants were hurt the most.
What action took place that increased tensions between the U.S. and G.B. in 1807?
In 1807, the British attack on the USS Chesapeake increased tensions between the United States and Great Britain.
Which event led to the policies established by the Monroe Doctrine?
The wave of independence movements across Latin America in the early 1820s, where many countries gained freedom from Spanish and Portuguese rule.
Who advised President Monroe that the US should boldly speak for itself on its policy in the Americas?
President Monroe was advised by his Secretary of State, John Quincy Adams, to boldly state the US policy in the Americas, which ultimately became known as the Monroe Doctrine; essentially urging Monroe to make a unilateral declaration of American policy in the Western Hemisphere.
What was the goal of the Monroe Doctrine?
The goal of the Monroe Doctrine was to prevent European powers from further colonization or interfering in the affairs of the newly independent nations in the Western Hemisphere, essentially establishing the Americas as a sphere of influence solely for the United States and signaling that any attempt to do so would be viewed as a hostile act by the U.S.
What was the result of the Monroe Doctrine?
The Monroe Doctrine resulted in the United States establishing itself as the primary protector of the Western Hemisphere, effectively barring European powers from further colonization or interference in the Americas, while also solidifying the U.S.’s role as a major player on the world stage and contributing to its growing influence in the region; however, this doctrine was later interpreted and expanded upon to justify U.S. intervention in Latin American affairs, leading to strained relations with some countries in the region.
Essential Question
(Short answer response):
To what extent should the U.S. have become in world affairs in the early 1800s?
Between the administrations of George Washington and James Madison, the US changed its foreign policy from non-involvement in foreign affairs to involvement in foreign affairs.
Describe the foreign policy of each of these presidents.
In your descriptions, include two conditions or events that contributed to each president’s foreign policy.
Then describe which foreign policy you think should have been followed in the early 1800s. Support your answer with historical facts.
Describe it: George
washington’s foreign policy primarily focused on maintaining strict neutrality, avoiding entanglements in European conflicts, and prioritizing diplomacy to protect the young nation’s independence, most notably through the “Neutrality Proclamation” issued during the French Revolutionary Wars; this stance set a precedent for future American foreign policy.
Two conditions or events that contributed to this president’s foreign policy:
1.Ongoing conflict between Great Britain and France during the French Revolution.
2. The need to secure the Mississippi River for American trade, resulting in the Pinckney Treaty with Spain and to expand into Spanish territory.
Describe it: Madison entered office intending to continue the limited government legacy of his Democratic-Republican predecessor, Thomas Jefferson. However, in the aftermath of the war, Madison favored higher tariffs, increased military spending, and the establishment of the Second Bank of the United States.
Two conditions or events that contributed to this president’s foreign policy:
Napolian wars
Battle of New Orleans
