Introduction:
Washington not only had troubles at home, but with other countries as well. In 1789, the French Revolution sent shock waves across the Atlantic. Many Americans, mindful of French aid during their own struggle for independence, supported returning the favor. At the same time, the British were once again inciting Native Americans to attack settlers in the West, hoping to destabilize the fledgling Republic. Then, in the South, American settlers and Spanish soldiers began to fight down in Florida (still owned by Spain) over where one country ended and another began. Americans all over the new nation were growing angry and increasingly calling for action from the government. Washington was leery of any such foreign entanglement, considering his country too weak and unstable to fight another war with a major European power. His insistence on neutrality in foreign quarrels set another key precedent, as did his insistence that the power to make such a determination be lodged in the presidency.
Within days of Washington's second inauguration, France declared war on a host of European nations, England among them. Controversy over American involvement in the dispute grew to a point where Washington was forced to make decisions that would affect America's foreign policy for over a century
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Directions:
For this activity, you will learn about the issues Washington had with other nations. Make sure you have a sheet of paper available to create the chart and answer the questions.
1) Read the selection below. Also, follow the link to a prezi that summarizes the issues and solutions with the countries of France, Great Britain, and Spain.
Prezi on Washington's Foreign Policy
2) Go to Activity #3. There you will find a chart. Fill in the chart with the information provided in the article and prezi.
3) After you complete the chart, go to the blog page and complete the directions under "Activity 3."
Washington not only had troubles at home, but with other countries as well. In 1789, the French Revolution sent shock waves across the Atlantic. Many Americans, mindful of French aid during their own struggle for independence, supported returning the favor. At the same time, the British were once again inciting Native Americans to attack settlers in the West, hoping to destabilize the fledgling Republic. Then, in the South, American settlers and Spanish soldiers began to fight down in Florida (still owned by Spain) over where one country ended and another began. Americans all over the new nation were growing angry and increasingly calling for action from the government. Washington was leery of any such foreign entanglement, considering his country too weak and unstable to fight another war with a major European power. His insistence on neutrality in foreign quarrels set another key precedent, as did his insistence that the power to make such a determination be lodged in the presidency.
Within days of Washington's second inauguration, France declared war on a host of European nations, England among them. Controversy over American involvement in the dispute grew to a point where Washington was forced to make decisions that would affect America's foreign policy for over a century
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Directions:
For this activity, you will learn about the issues Washington had with other nations. Make sure you have a sheet of paper available to create the chart and answer the questions.
1) Read the selection below. Also, follow the link to a prezi that summarizes the issues and solutions with the countries of France, Great Britain, and Spain.
Prezi on Washington's Foreign Policy
2) Go to Activity #3. There you will find a chart. Fill in the chart with the information provided in the article and prezi.
3) After you complete the chart, go to the blog page and complete the directions under "Activity 3."