...Foreign Policy Essay American History Kyle Scott 2-16-16 In 1793, George Washington issued his proclamation of neutrality saying that the United States should pursue a conduct friendly and impartial toward the belligerent Powers. He did not feel that the United States should put themselves in the affairs of Europe. The United States should try to remain neutral at all times. The United States did not always follow these ideas though and began to get involved in Europe's problems. By 1794, relations with England had began to worsen. Washington sent John Jay to London to try to solve some of the problem issues with England. Since the revolution tension had been building up over many issues including British occupation of western ports and the failure of England to honor clauses of the peace treaty of 1783 such as the interference with American neutral shipping and impressments of American seamen. The treaty John Jay came home with resolved almost none of the problems. England agreed to vacate the western posts, but not before the first day of June 1796. This was a year away, and England also demanded access to the fur trade on American Soil of the Great Lakes. The British would not offer guarantees against the future impressment of American seamen. Perhaps most importantly, England refused to compromise on the issue of neutral rights, declaring that it would decide what America's rights would be. The United States was outraged by the treaty that Jay brought...
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...Tiffany Walling 8-27-13 7th hour U.S History The first 15 Presidents of the United States George Washington He was president 1789-1797 He was a federalist Just weeks after becoming president, he became very ill and almost died. He loved to dance He only hired men, which he knew and trusted. In 1794, Pennsylvania banned alcohol. 11,000 gallons of whiskey, 1794 He had a white horse named, Nelson. John Adams He was president 1797-1801 He was a federalist He was 61 years old, from Massachusetts He was Harvard educated He had to deal with the XYZ affair In 1798, he signed the Alien In sedition act First U.S president, to add an secretary to his cabinet. He was also one of two presidents to sign The Declaration of Independence. He was the father of the U.S Navy. He believed in stronger central government. He died on July 4th, 1826. The 50th anniversary, of the signing. Thomas Jefferson He was the other president to sign The Declaration of Independence. He also died on July 4th, 1826. He was president 1801-1809. He was a democrat. First president inaugurated, in Washington. He was very secretive. He greeted house guests in slippers. He was quiet but effective. Preferred to work in office, then in the public eye. He made The Louisiana Purchase. He issued The Embargo Act, in 1806. He was given two bear cubs, by Lewis and Clark. James MADISON He was president 1809-1817. He was a democrat. He was in the war of 1812. First president to ask for...
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...economically, and politically from 1789-1824. America had just ratified a new founding document, the Constitution, and the nation turned to Revolutionary hero, George Washington, for leadership. The beloved father of the country led the nation through the storm of confusion and disagreement during the start of the time period. Washington showcased his infinite wisdom by appointing the nation’s leading minds to assist him in the form of his cabinet. Showing the same military tact he had shown in the Revolution, Washington crushed the Whiskey Rebellion, thereby proving the power of his federal government. Washington showed restraint, however, when he pardoned the rebels. This restraint continued when he issued his Proclamation of Neutrality, declaring that the United States would not be involved in European affairs. Perhaps the most important legacy Washington left came in terms of the precedent he sent by stepping down after only two terms. Washington also left the nation with sound advice when in his farewell address....
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...due to their reluctance to completely break away from the country their ancestors originated. However, the Democratic-Republicans possessed a much more liberal mindset, for they were very eager to side with the French because they were experiencing a revolution whose goal was to establish the same democratic ideals the American one desired to set up. g) Why do you think President Washington sought to establish neutrality as the nation’s foreign policy? I believe President Washington sought to establish neutrality as the nation’s foreign policy because the country was not ready to be involved in Old World conflicts due to America still being in the process of laying its foundations. Following a policy of isolationism for a while would allow the nation’s military to strengthen, its economy to prosper, and its people to become more unified, which would then provide the United States with an opportunity to prove itself as a country to European world powers. a) Read Chapter 10 through the end of the chapter. b) Why were so many Americans (especially Federalists) angry at France due to the XYZ Affair? In an attempt to stop the French from seizing American merchant vessels, President Adams sent three prominent Americans to Paris to try to come to some sort of agreement with France. The trio was never officially received by France’s foreign minister, Marquis de Talleyrand and was met by three French representatives commonly known as X, Y and Z. These French officials demanded the...
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...So, they decided to place a tax on all the colonists’ paper. The colonists were outraged. Adams also criticized this Act. He said it violated the people’s rights entirely. He wrote many articles condemning it and they were spread across the colonies. Later, Adams was selected for the Second Continental Congress in May of 1775. They assembled shortly after the war with Britain at Lexington and Concord. The congress agreed that they required an army – known as the Continental Army - of their own, and Adams nominated George Washington as commander. In 1776, the congress voted for Independence and strong figures of the colonies were gathered to compose the Declaration of Independence. Some of these people were: Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams. Adams was a very prominent figure in this operation and was constantly writing his thoughts of government, peace, and...
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...Summary George Washington (1732-1799) is the first President of the United States. Washington, as Alexander Hamilton (1757-1804), have played an important role during the Independence War and thus, greatly contributed to the victory of the United States during this War. Both, Washington and Hamilton, are considering as ones of the « Fathers of the Nation ». After being the first Vice President of the United States during the term of Washington, John Adams (1735-1826) became in 1797, the Second President of the United States. As Whashington and Hamilton he played a crucial role during the Independence War and as a representative of the Continental Congress in Europe. Early during the administration of John Adams, a political and diplomatic episode involving France and America happened : the XYZ Affair. This episode concludes to the undeclared naval War called the « Quasi-War » (1797-1800). In 1798, after the Congress Federalists voted, John Adams confirms the Alien and Sediction Acts which give power to banish and punish any person who disciminates the US government or represents a danger for the Nation. In response to those Acts, resolutions were passed by the legislatures of Kentucky and Virginia in 1798. The resolutions highlighted the fact that Federal Government has no capacity to exercise too much power. Few years later, in 1803, takes place the Marbury V Madison Supreme Court which makes the Supreme Court the first constitutional court of history and from...
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...there for three years with his wife and daughter. In 1788, he came back to the states for the first time in ten years. Upon hearing that George Washington would be elected president, he ran for vice president and was appointed as such in 1789, followed by a reelection three years later. After Washington stepped down from office, Adams ran as the Federalist candidate for presidency. He won, and entered the presidential office on March 4, 1797, after a long, discouraging 8 years as vice president. This was, in one sense, the height of his political career, and in another, just another way in his long life that he was to serve his country. His vice president was Thomas Jefferson, his former friend and of late his political opponent for the presidency. The year of 1797 was not a rosy chapter in America’s history. When George Washington handed over the reigns to Adams, John was faced with Bumgardner 3 much responsibility and was required to take almost immediate action. The start of his term as President also marked the start of a famous and notable turn of events, called the XYZ affair. The French Revolution had sparked enmity between France and the United States, most recently France having recently legalized the seizing...
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...Throughout history, many American presidents came across disputes within the country that needed to be resolved. In order to fulfill their position as a president, they would need to come up with a plan of action. This action would sometimes create tension and cause conflicts between the president and the people. George Washington and John Adams both served as presidents of the United States who played key roles in developing plans of action. Washington served a two year term as president from 1789 to 1797, while Adams followed after Washington and served only one term from 1797 to 1801. President Washington played a part after the Whiskey Rebellion broke out during his presidency. During Adams presidency, he contributed to producing the...
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...republicanism. I feel Trumbull portrayed this well with great detail of strength and authority in the face and stance of each individual. Trumbull was commissioned to do four paintings with this being the first completed and the first to be hung in the Capitol in 1819 and later was moved to the Rotunda in 1826. The painting was also one of four to be done in the Revolution-era. During this time period the founding fathers were trying to free the colonies from Great Britain’s control. Parliament passed the Sugar Act to collect money for Americans and punished Boston for their involvement with Great Britain. Parliament was very busy during this period fighting for independence and passing acts to broaden revenue for America. General George Washington Resigning His Commission John Trumbull Artist This was the...
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...POLITICS MUST DEFEAT POLITICS Byung Gyu Lim History 117A-06 Professor Prater April 21, 2014 John Adams was born in 1735 at Braintree, Massachusetts; he was the eldest of four brothers. He graduated from Harvard College (University) in 1755. Sometimes, John Adams was contradictory and outspoken, but he was a gentle husband to Abigail Adams. His wife was extremely intelligent and an advisor to her husband’s political career. One reason John Adams felt quite fortunate for his wife was because she was good on a federalist point of view and greatly influential in her husband’s political career because he lacked charisma and political charm. John Adams had a good political career before becoming president of the United States. Adams was well-educated and had diplomatic experience in France and Great Britain. John’s message in the following quotation: “On November 1, 1800, just before the election, Adams arrived in the new Capital City to take up his residence in the White House. On his second evening in its damp, unfinished rooms, he wrote his wife “Before I end my letter, I pray Heaven to bestow the best blessings on this house and all that shall hereafter inhabit. May none but honest and wise Men ever rule under this roof.” Before becoming president, John Adams was a lawyer and his service fee was low, but he was proud that his political argument was published in several newspapers. Let me give some brief background on President Washington’s cabinet; he appointed...
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...George Washington 1789 and 1792; no party affiliation; notable events include the Whiskey Rebellion, Jay's treaty (created favorable trade relations with Britain) John Adams 1796; Federalist; notable events include XYZ affair, the passing of the Alien and Sedition Acts, and his appointment of John Marshall (Federalist) as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and numerous federalist "midnight judges" Thomas Jefferson 1800 and 1804; Democratic-Republican; notable events include the Marbury v. Madison Supreme Court decision, the Louisiana purchase (and subsequently the Louis and Clark expedition), the Embargo Act, the ending of the international slave trade in the United States, and the establishment of West Point James Madison 1808 and 1812; Democratic-Republican; notable events include the War of 1812, let the charter of the First Bank of the United States expire, but realized it was difficult to finance a war without the bank, so he chartered the 2nd Bank of the United States James Monroe 1816 and 1820; Democratic-Republican; his time in office is described as "The Era of Good Feelings," notable events include the Missouri Compromise, the establishment of the Monroe Doctrine, the acquisition of Florida from Spain, and several internal improvements such as The Cumberland Road John Quincy Adams 1824; Democratic-Republican; notable events include the creation of the Tariff of 1828 (known as the "Tariff of Abominations") and his support of Alexander Hamilton's American system...
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...U.S. History U.S. History Unit One Pre-Columbian & Colonial America (Ch. 1-5) * Years- 33,000 B.C.-1763 * Presidents-none * Foreign Policies/Key Events: People migrated from Eurasia across Beringia to Alaska and spread south to the Americas. * Domestic Policies/Key Events 1) Various European settlements were established in the Americas. 2) 16th century, Europeans brougth new staples to the Americas and vice-versa. 3) Spanish exploreres were first Europeans to arrive with Christopher Columbus' second expedition to Puerto Rico on November 19, 1493. 4) First successful English colony was established in 1607, on the James River at Jamestown. 5) The Pilgrims established at Plymouth Colony. 6) Mayflower Compact was established for people to govern themselves. 7) Colonies characterized by religious diversity many congregatinalists in the Middle colonies. 8) First Great Awakening in the 1740s led by Jonathan Edwards. 9) French and Indian War (1754-1763) was a watershed event in the political development of the colonies. 10) Stamp Acts of 1765 was enforced and imposed a tax on the colonies following the Seven Years War. 11) Boston Tea Party in 1773 protest against British taxes and government. * Key Court Cases: Witchcraft trials (1480-1750) executions of innocent people that were accused of being witches or involving with any witchcraft. * Important Documents 1) Mayflower...
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...U.S. History U.S. History Unit One Pre-Columbian & Colonial America (Ch. 1-5) * Years- 33,000 B.C.-1763 * Presidents-none * Foreign Policies/Key Events: People migrated from Eurasia across Beringia to Alaska and spread south to the Americas. * Domestic Policies/Key Events 1) Various European settlements were established in the Americas. 2) 16th century, Europeans brougth new staples to the Americas and vice-versa. 3) Spanish exploreres were first Europeans to arrive with Christopher Columbus' second expedition to Puerto Rico on November 19, 1493. 4) First successful English colony was established in 1607, on the James River at Jamestown. 5) The Pilgrims established at Plymouth Colony. 6) Mayflower Compact was established for people to govern themselves. 7) Colonies characterized by religious diversity many congregatinalists in the Middle colonies. 8) First Great Awakening in the 1740s led by Jonathan Edwards. 9) French and Indian War (1754-1763) was a watershed event in the political development of the colonies. 10) Stamp Acts of 1765 was enforced and imposed a tax on the colonies following the Seven Years War. 11) Boston Tea Party in 1773 protest against British taxes and government. * Key Court Cases: Witchcraft trials (1480-1750) executions of innocent people that were accused of being witches or involving with any witchcraft. * Important Documents 1) Mayflower Compact ...
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...U.S. History U.S. History Unit One Pre-Columbian & Colonial America (Ch. 1-5) * Years- 33,000 B.C.-1763 * Presidents-none * Foreign Policies/Key Events: People migrated from Eurasia across Beringia to Alaska and spread south to the Americas. * Domestic Policies/Key Events 1) Various European settlements were established in the Americas. 2) 16th century, Europeans brougth new staples to the Americas and vice-versa. 3) Spanish exploreres were first Europeans to arrive with Christopher Columbus' second expedition to Puerto Rico on November 19, 1493. 4) First successful English colony was established in 1607, on the James River at Jamestown. 5) The Pilgrims established at Plymouth Colony. 6) Mayflower Compact was established for people to govern themselves. 7) Colonies characterized by religious diversity many congregatinalists in the Middle colonies. 8) First Great Awakening in the 1740s led by Jonathan Edwards. 9) French and Indian War (1754-1763) was a watershed event in the political development of the colonies. 10) Stamp Acts of 1765 was enforced and imposed a tax on the colonies following the Seven Years War. 11) Boston Tea Party in 1773 protest against British taxes and government. * Key Court Cases: Witchcraft trials (1480-1750) executions of innocent people that were accused of being witches or involving with any witchcraft. * Important Documents 1) Mayflower...
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...The (un)Official United States History Cram Packet This is not intended as a substitute for regular study ……. But it is a powerful tool for review. 1494: Treaty of Tordesillas – divides world between Portugal and Spain 1497: John Cabot lands in North America. 1513: Ponce de Leon claims Florida for Spain. 1524: Verrazano explores North American Coast. 1539-1542: Hernando de Soto explores the Mississippi River Valley. 1540-1542: Coronado explores what will be the Southwestern United States. 1565: Spanish found the city of St. Augustine in Florida. 1579: Sir Francis Drake explores the coast of California. 1584 – 1587: Roanoke – the lost colony 1607: British establish Jamestown Colony – bad land, malaria, rich men, no gold - Headright System – land for population – people spread out 1608: French establish colony at Quebec. 1609: United Provinces establish claims in North America. 1614: Tobacco cultivation introduced in Virginia. – by Rolfe 1619: First African slaves brought to British America. 15. Virginia begins representative assembly – House of Burgesses 1620: Plymouth Colony is founded. - Mayflower Compact signed – agreed rule by majority • 1624 – New York founded by Dutch 1629: Mass. Bay founded – “City Upon a Hill” - Gov. Winthrop - Bi-cameral legislature, schools 1630: The Puritan Migration 1632: Maryland – for profit – proprietorship 1634 – Roger Williams banished from Mass. Bay Colony 1635:...
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