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The first test of national authority came about when Washington enforced the law against the Pennsylvania farmers in the ______ with 13000 troops.
The first test of national authority came about when Washington enforced the law against the Pennsylvania farmers in the ______ with 13000 troops.
Whiskey Rebellion
In his ______, George Washington advised America to avoid forming political parties and entangling foreign alliances, warning that not heeding this advice would inevitably lead to war.
In his ______, George Washington advised America to avoid forming political parties and entangling foreign alliances, warning that not heeding this advice would inevitably lead to war.
Farewell Address
The ______ was enacted to keep America out of the French Revolution, following Washington's advice to stay neutral.
The ______ was enacted to keep America out of the French Revolution, following Washington's advice to stay neutral.
Neutrality Act
The ______ was the result of Alexander Hamilton's decision to impose a sales tax on whiskey, sparking outrage among Pennsylvania farmers who felt it was taxation without representation.
The ______ was the result of Alexander Hamilton's decision to impose a sales tax on whiskey, sparking outrage among Pennsylvania farmers who felt it was taxation without representation.
France's anger over America's neutrality during the French Revolution, as guided by Washington's advice, eventually led to the ______.
France's anger over America's neutrality during the French Revolution, as guided by Washington's advice, eventually led to the ______.
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Whiskey Rebellion
Whiskey Rebellion
A protest by Pennsylvania farmers against a federal tax on whiskey in the early 1790s.
Whiskey Rebellion Impact
Whiskey Rebellion Impact
The first test of national authority of the young US government.
Washington's Farewell Address
Washington's Farewell Address
Washington's advice to avoid political parties and foreign alliances.
Impact of Ignoring Farewell Address
Impact of Ignoring Farewell Address
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Neutrality Act
Neutrality Act
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Study Notes
George Washington Conflicts
- Alexander Hamilton put a sales tax on whiskey which led to the Whiskey Rebellion
- Pennsylvania farmers had no taxation without representation
- Farmers started taxing and feathering tax collectors
- Washington enforced the tax with 13,000 troops
- The Whiskey Rebellion was the first test of national authority
Farewell Address
- Washington leaves office
- America was told to not form political parties and to not get involved in foreign affairs and foreign alliances
- The American leader suggested that war is inevitable if the country does not follow this advice
- People see themselves as more loyal to their political party rather than their country
- Not following Washington's advice has sucked the US into wars like WW1
Neutrality Act
- The US could not get involved in French Revolution due to Washington's advice to stay neutral
- France was angered by this and it led to the Quasi War
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This lesson covers George Washington's presidency, including the Whiskey Rebellion and his Farewell Address. It also discusses the Neutrality Act and its impact on the French Revolution and Quasi War. Discover the challenges and decisions that shaped early American foreign policy.
