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At first, Americans, for the most part, supported the French Revolution. However, as the Revolution against King Louis XVI turned bloody, many began to reject it.
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At first, Americans, for the most part, supported the French Revolution. However, as the Revolution against King Louis XVI turned bloody, many began to reject it. 1793, The Jacobins seized power & declared war against all monarchies, including England. The French expected help from the U.S. Reaction was mixed. Washington’s Years – Foreign Affairs Democrat-Republican (Jefferson & Madison) wanted to support France. Federalists (Hamilton) wanted to back the British. VS. President Washington declared a position of NEUTRALITY. Meanwhile, France’s diplomat violated protocol, which outraged Washington. This incident further deepened the rift between Hamilton & Jefferson. By the end of 1793, Jefferson resigned from the Cabinet.
Washington’s First Years - Spain U.S. wanted to open Mississippi up to trade & secure western borders of Mississippi River. They needed a treaty with Spain… Spain gave up all land claims between Atlantic & Mississippi, except Florida. U.S. diplomat to England, Thomas Pinckney negotiated a treaty w/ Spain. Treaty of San Lorenzo Set boundary w/ Florida. Opened Mississippi River up to Spanish & US citizens. Also allowed US traders access to the port of New Orleans.
Clashes broke out between natives & settlers in the Northwest Territories (these included Ohio, Illinois, Michigan, etc). The U.S. sent in troops, however they too met with defeat. The Miami Confederacy, led by Chief Little Turtle were very successful in defeating the federal army. Washington’s First Years – Native Americans Battle of Fallen Timbers: Washington appointed a more capable leader for the army. Little Turtle urged a peace settlement, however he was replaced. The Army defeated the Miami. The soldiers went on to build a post very near the British post of Fort Miami. Native Americans between the Appalachian Mts. & the Mississippi River resisted white settlers, often attacking them. The British also maintained forts in this region, encouraging the natives to resist the new settlers. The native resistance was ended by the Battle of Fallen Timber. The Miamigave up the land in Ohio for about $20,000 in goods and an annual payment of $10,000. John Jay negotiated with England to create a treaty with the British whereby they evacuated their posts in this region.
