New N ation Decisions amp dilemmas Chapter 11 1789 1796 President Washington Economic issues G et for gov from taxes Setting up a government see Washingtons cabinet Foreign involvement ID: 694773
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federalist era
Founding of a
New
N
ation
:
Decisions & dilemmas
Chapter 11Slide2
1789 – 1796 President Washington
Economic issues:
G
et $ for gov. from taxes
Setting up a government:see Washington’s cabinetForeign involvement:Washington wanted to focus on internal affairs moreFrench Revolution:Happening in FR as WA becomes PresidentInspired by Am. Rev. but more violentUprising of common people vs. monarchyUSA was supportive at first, but shocked by the 20,000 nobles beheaded laterSlide3
Washington’s Cabinet:
Alexander Hamilton
– Sec. of the Treasury
Thomas Jefferson
- Sec. of StateHenry Knox – Secretary of WarEdmund Randolph – Attorney GeneralVice President – John AdamsSlide4
Washington’s
Foreign Policy
He believed:
BE AWARE, BE CAUTIOUS
Standing armies can be dangerous & expensive Militia will handle threatsBorders of USA:North = British CanadaOhio Valley = British & unfriendly nativesSouth & west = Spanish controlled FL and LA
In 1793
W
ar
between France & Britain
1788: U.S. signed treaty of support to France
President Washington believed U.S. not ready or equipped for warNeutrality: no involvement of aid to either France or BritainIsolationism: avoid alliances with other countriesSlide5
1791-1794 WHISKEY REBELLION
T
axes
on whiskey tradeSmall farmers
Believe it’s not fair!Think Shays’s rebellion but more widespreadTax collectorsTarred & feathered by Whiskey boysWashington & 13,000 soldiers put it down!Slide6
Washington’s Farewell Address
September 19, 1796
Ready to retire
to the quiet setting of his plantation
Message:Remember Unity – we fought for independence to establish brotherhoodPolitics can divideForeign Affairs – tread lightly; neutralityTaxes – are necessary but do carefully, avoid & pay off debt, Maintain balance