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America in Turmoil: Economic, Foreign, and Political Dangers of the First Decade

Explore the perils faced by the young United States in its inaugural decade, from economic struggles including taxes, debt, the Whiskey Rebellion, and tariffs to foreign policy challenges such as alliances, neutrality proclamations, and conflicts with Britain. Understand the political threats, the emergence of loyal opposition, and the efforts to navigate treacherous waters. Delve into this tumultuous period of American history, where crises tested the nation's resilience.

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America in Turmoil: Economic, Foreign, and Political Dangers of the First Decade

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  1. The Dangers of the First Decade

  2. I. Economic Dangers: Taxes and Debt A. The Whiskey Rebellion & the Failure of the Whiskey Tax

  3. B. The “Triumph” of Tariffs & Land Sales

  4. C. Hamilton Handles the Debt:Funding the National Debt& Assuming State Debts

  5. II. Foreign Dangers: Washington Attempts to Avoid Enemies A. Context: 1778 Alliance with France

  6. B. Washington’s Isolationism • Neutrality Proclamation (1793)

  7. Jay’s Treaty (1794) • Washington’s Farewell Address (1797)

  8. C. Adams Allies With the British • XYZ Affair (1798) • Undeclared War (1798-1800)

  9. III. Political Dangers: Political Enemies & The Creation of Loyal Opposition

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