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Foreign Relations Under GW. Sasso US I. The Native Americans. First “foreign” issue may actually be a domestic one US settlers begin moving out into Western territories at a quick pace Native Americans will naturally want to defend their new territories
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Foreign Relations Under GW Sasso US I
The Native Americans • First “foreign” issue may actually be a domestic one • US settlers begin moving out into Western territories at a quick pace • Native Americans will naturally want to defend their new territories • Get a lot of encouragement from both the English and Spanish • Other nations have little regard for the new US govt; Why should Natives?
The Native Americans • Certain tribes south of the Ohio River will come to peaceful settlements with the US, like the Cherokee, Chickamauga, and Creek • This allows areas like Kentucky (1792)and Tennessee (1796) to be settled • The tribes of the Northwest will not be nearly as peaceful • Battles between the Natives and Americans will rage well into the next century
True Foreign Relations • GW’s presidency is very difficult • Never easy to go first; there’s no model to fall back on • Becomes the standard bearer • He will be placed in some very difficult situations
Foreign Relations • Within a few months of GW’s inauguration the French Revolution will break out • It’s a very popular event amongst American citizens • The support of the French is coupled with a deep hate for England • Expectation is that we will participate in some way on behalf of the French
Foreign Relations • Getting involved in the French Rev would be a bad idea • We are not in a position to help out physically or financially • GW will keep the US out of it • This will not sit very well with France, or with many American citizens
Foreign Relations • A civil war is not France's only issue • It’s also dealing with some major problems with the English • England and France will go to war in 1793 • This is going to put us in a very difficult spot
What options do we have? Side with France • France will expect help from the US • They gave us a ton of assistance during the Revolution • Money • Troops • Navy • They aren’t even asking for that much into return; just want the use of ports and some troops • Wouldn’t necessarily be “siding” with England • In terms of politics, we are still anti-England • However, ¾ of our trade is with England • Most of our taxes are collected off of English products • England’s navy could shut down our trade Side with England
GW’s decision • GW will issue a Proclamation of Neutrality • All cabinet members will agree (though TJ is not happy) • Really comes down to Hamilton-Jefferson again (TJ- in favor of French, AH- England) • GW- “The United States will be friendly and impartial” • Warns that Americans helping either side would be denied the protection of the government
Issues • This is not well received by the American people • GW’s decision gets coupled with the arrival of Frenchman Edmund Genet • He is here under the premise of recruiting troops • He is very popular with the American people, but not so well received by the govt. • His actions nearly endanger the concept of neutrality
Issues • England will test us out as well • After war breaks out, they issue a series of orders preventing neutral ships from trading in the West Indies, or carrying weapons/food to France • That’s a big part of our trade • England begins seizing US trade vessels • That’s pretty aggressive; big time provocation/instigation • Hamilton will plead for peace efforts
Jay Treaty • John Jay will be sent to England • Objective: payment for assaulted US ships, withdrawal of British troops, end Indian aid, secure commercial treaty • Hamilton actually hosed him on this one • Treaty is not favorable, but it avoids a war • Ultimately the treaty provides for England evacuating it’s forts (again), and limited US trade • Not well received at home
Pinckney’s Treaty • Spain will be upset with the Jay Treaty as well • Thought there may have been a side deal cut • Thomas Pinckney will be sent to deal with some longstanding issues between the two nations • This works out well • We receive free navigation of the MS River, right of deposit in New Orleans, and the US idea of Florida’s boundaries
GW’s Farewell • By the end of his second term, GW had had enough • Had become very sensitive to criticism, and was criticized a lot • Lost some of TJ’s support; TJresigned from the cabinet in 1793 • Address- stay out of foreign affairs, avoid political parties