New Nation Dilemma 4

What significant event in France occurred shortly after Washington's inauguration?

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris

• The storming of the Bastille Prison

• The end of the Napoleonic Wars

• The signing of the Magna Carta

What was the main reason many Americans wanted to join the French Revolution?

• To gain new territories

• To support the fight for personal liberties

• To strengthen trade relations

• To oppose British influence

What was Washington's response to the French Revolution?

• He declared war on Britain

• He issued the Proclamation of Neutrality

• He sent troops to support France

• He formed an alliance with France

Who felt slighted by Washington's decision to remain neutral and resigned from the cabinet?

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• James Madison

What action did Britain take against US merchant ships during the French Revolution?

• They provided them with weapons

• They captured and impressed their crews

• They offered them protection

• They ignored them completely

Who was sent to Britain to negotiate a solution to the conflict while maintaining neutrality?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• John Jay

• Benjamin Franklin

What was one of the issues John Jay wanted to discuss with Britain?

• The sale of Louisiana

• The occupation of forts along the Great Lakes

• The construction of the Erie Canal

• The establishment of a new trade route

What was a major disappointment of the Jay Treaty?

• Britain agreed to stop impressing US sailors

• Britain vacated all forts immediately

• No mention was made of weapons to Native Americans

• The US gained new territories

How did many Americans react to the Jay Treaty?

• They celebrated it as a great success

• They were indifferent to it

• They were furious and some called for Washington to resign

• They demanded a new treaty with France

What did Britain agree to in the Jay Treaty regarding US ships?

• To stop seizing them completely

• To provide compensation for damages

• To allow free trade with France

• To form a naval alliance with the US