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President Washington

President Washington. The Whiskey Rebellion- 1794 + Alexander Hamilton + Western Farmers + Terrorizing of tax collectors, robbing of mail, disrupting court. Washington led 15,000 troops to suppress rebellion Military solved the problem Ironic?. Fallen Timbers.

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President Washington

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  1. President Washington

  2. The Whiskey Rebellion- 1794 + Alexander Hamilton + Western Farmers + Terrorizing of tax collectors, robbing of mail, disrupting court

  3. Washington led 15,000 troops to suppress rebellion Military solved the problem Ironic?

  4. Fallen Timbers Date: 1790- fastest growing region was the area between the Appalachian Mountains and Mississippi River Present day Illinois, Ohio, Indiana; the Miami, Shawnee, Delaware formed a Confederacy under Little Turtle Defeated American troops in 1790 and 1791

  5. Fallen Timbers

  6. Fallen Timbers After multiple defeats, George Washington sent Anthony Wayne to combat the resistance. Wayne’s forces defeated the confederation, led by Blue Jacket. Confederation signed the Treaty of Greenville- Natives gave up Southern Ohio, Indiana, Chicago and Detroit.

  7. Adams and the Quasi-War with France

  8. Due to Jay’s Treaty, Quasi-War with France- France began to seize US ships with Britain (PON). Americans fight back in what history refers to as the Quasi-Waror XYZ affair. • Adams sent three delegates to work out a compromise, the French request a 250,000 payment before discussions can begin. • US wants war but Adams refuses, sends another delegation and peace is preserved. • Adams, is known as the Father of the US Navy

  9. Daily Grade • Two minute paper- Even though the Battle of Fallen Timbers resulted in a complete military victory for the USA, why would some say the idea of John Adams to abstain from war with France was a bigger victory?

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