Challenges to a Young Nation

What was the purpose of the designers of the Constitution?

• To establish a monarchy
• To avoid a dictator or king with absolute power
• To eliminate the judicial branch
• To establish a one-party system

When was the Treaty of Greenville signed?

• 1795

• 1794

• 1789

• 1787

What was the cause of the Northwest Indian War?

• Native American resistance to expansion
• Economic disputes with Great Britain
• Political conflicts with France
• Eastern settlement disputes

Who were the key figures in the Native American confederacy during the Northwest Indian War?

• Tecumseh
• Tenskwatawa
• Anthony Wayne
• John Jay

What was the result of the Battle of Fallen Timbers in 1794?

• Defeat of the Native American confederacy
• Victory for the Native American tribes
• Signing of Jay's Treaty
• Establishment of the Northwest Territory

In which year was Jay's Treaty signed?

• 1795

• 1794

• 1789

• 1787

What was the primary goal of Jay's Treaty?

• Avoid war with Britain
• Expand American territory
• Strengthen ties with Native Americans
• Form an alliance with France

Why did Jay's Treaty face opposition from some Americans?

• Favored British interests
• Ignored the Constitution

• Strengthened trade relations with France
• Supported American sailors' rights

Despite facing controversy, what positive effects did Jay's Treaty have?

• Averted potential war with Britain
• Strengthened British influence
• Weakened trade relations with Britain
• Ignited conflict with Native Americans

What did both the Treaty of Greenville and Jay's Treaty set the stage for in terms of the U.S. government?

• Future foreign negotiations

• The Destruction of the Constitution

• Economic isolationism
• Political instability