Section 3 Flashcards
John Jay
Someone who Washington sent to repair relationships with Britain
Anthony Wayne
A revolutionary war hero
neutral
Not favoring either side in a dispute
Impressment
Sailors on a American ships which meant seizing the sailors and forcing them to serve in the British navy
How did washington deal with Britain’s policy of impressment?
By staying friendly with Britain because britain purchases 75% of american exports
How did Washington’s policy on matters at home differ from his foreign policy?
At home he did not want people to have political divisions. He said it might turn things violent. His foreign policy stated he did not want to get into Britain’s mess.
What were the two main arguments Washington made in his Farewell address
Europe has a set of primary interests which to us have none or a very remote relation
Entangle our peace and prosperity in the toils of European ambition
Support the following opinion with facts from the chapter: George Washington was a great first president
The United states now had a functioning federal government because of him
The economy was improving because of him
The united states had avoided war because of him
The british had been forced to leave their forts in the Northwest territory, an area that was now safe for settlement because of him
Precedents sent by George Washington
- Sent troops to put down the whiskey rebellion
- Established the cabinet
- refused a third term
_______ supported Britain and Jays Treaty
Federalists
________ supported France and opposed Jays treaty
Republicans
Washington’s farwell Address
- warned against political parties
- warned against becoming involved in foreign affairs
Britain’s policy that affected the U.S
- supported Native American resistance in the Northwest territory
_______ Caused division in the United states over whether or not to support the french revolution
France
