George Washington: One of the Greatest Presidents in US history
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George Washington:One of the Greatest Presidents in US history
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George Washington Born 1732 Lieutenant Colonel
in French-Indian War Was General of
Continental Army Was chosen to be
first president
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Americans welcomed the fall of the French Monarchy
As the war progressed and more blood was shed, Americans began to voice their opposition
The Franco-American alliance was an issue because it required America to support the French in their war with Britain
The French Revolution
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The Citizen Genet Affair Citizen Genet was sent
by France to be to the New Ambassador to the United States
Washington turned down the two most important requests; they weren’t going to prepay their debt, and Genet couldn’t arm privateers in America for the French
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Proclaimation of Neutrailty The proclamation was
signed on April 22, 1793
Created when the French declared war on England
Washington met with his Cabinet and agreed that neutrality would be best for America
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Jay's Treaty On November 19, 1794
Jay's Treaty was signed
A Treaty Between United States and Great Britain
Sought to resolve unsettled issues left from the American Revolution
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Pinckney's Treaty The treaty was signed
at San Lorenzo El Real on October 27, 1795
Treaty between Spain and United States
Opened up the Mississippi River to American navigation
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Relations with Native Americans
The Northwest Ordinance of 1787
Indian Intercourse Act
Treaties were the only way to obtain Indian land
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Tariff of 1789 raised duties on foreign products, which would protect American products
Congress narrowly approved the Bank of the United States
Hamilton hoped his system would promote the development of an industrial economy
Fiscal program as a whole dramatically restored the financial health of the United States.
Hamilton’s Fiscal program
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Whiskey tax and rebellion Hamilton recommended an excise tax
on manufacture of distilled liquor.(Whiskey Tax)
uprising that had its beginnings in 1791 and culminated in an insurrection in 1794 in the locality of Washington, Pennsylvania, in the Monongahela Valley
rebellion occurred shortly after the Articles of Confederation had been replaced by a stronger federal government under the American Constitution in 1789
whiskey was often used among western farmers as a medium of exchange or as a barter good. Large producers were assessed a tax ranging from 7 to 18 cents per gallon
Washington leads his troops to western Pennsylvania (Whiskey rebellion)
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Washington's Farewell Address Appealed for national
unity
American disinterest in foreign affairs
http://www.history.com/video.do?name=americanhistory
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Title of Office Presidential Cabinet Federal Power Veto Power Foreign Affairs Two Terms
Precedents
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Washington was one of the greatest presidents
Foreign Affairs Proclamation of Neutrality Pinckney's Treaty Jay’s Treaty
Economic Issues Hamilton’s Fiscal Plan Whiskey Rebellion
Farewell Address Precedents
Conclusion
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“John Jay’s Treaty, 1794–95.” U.S. Department of State. 16 Oct. 2008 <http://www.state.gov////// .htm>.
“The Proclamation of Neutrality.” Archiving Early America. 16 Oct. 2008 <http://www.earlyamerica.com////>.
“1793- Genet Affair.” History Central. 17 Oct. 2008 <http://www.historycentral.com// Genet.html>.
Smitha, Frank E. “The French Revolution.” Macrohistory. 2002. 17 Oct. 2008 <http://www.fsmitha.com//-fr.html>.
“The Treaty of San Lorenzo.” Archiving Early America. 16 Oct. 2008 <http://www.earlyamerica.com/ earlyamerica///>.
"American History." History Channel. 2008. 20 Oct. 2008 <http://www.history.com/video.do?name=americanhistory>.
"George Washington's Farewell Address." Archiving Early America. 2008. 20 Oct. 2008 <http://www.earlyamerica.com/earlyamerica/milestones/farewell/>.
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