Washington & Adams Checklist

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The ________________, issued in April 22, 1793, declared that the United States would not get involved in the ongoing conflict between France and Great Britain. Faced with pressure from both European powers to choose sides, the President sought to protect the young nation from being drawn into foreign wars that could threaten its stability and independence. WHAT DOES THIS SUMMARY DESCRIBE?

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Neutrality Proclamation

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____________________, delivered in 1796, offered important advice for the future of the United States. In it, he warned against the dangers of political parties, which he feared would lead to division and weaken the nation’s unity. He also cautioned against "entangling alliances" with foreign nations, urging the U.S. to remain neutral and avoid becoming embroiled in European conflicts. WHAT DOES THIS SUMMARY DESCRIBE?

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Farewell Address

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The __________, passed by the Federalist-controlled Congress in 1798, was part of a series of laws. It granted the president the power to deport any non-citizen considered a threat to national security and to extend the period of naturalization for immigrants from five to fourteen years. It was aimed particularly at French and Irish immigrants who were seen as sympathetic to the Democratic-Republican opposition.

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The Alien Act