Founding Brothers Part 2 Flashcards
What were the major themes of Washington’s farewell?
To stay away from European foreign affairs, by staying neurtral in the wars that the Europeans were fighting. Also he told the American people to stay away from partisanship becaus he thought this would tear the country apart. He also pushed for national untiy.
Washington was considered a political paradox, the text referred to him as a “Republican King” what did this title mean?
This idea went against everything the Revolutionary generation fought for. There was a risk in being such a strong national leader, since it threatened to negate the independence of the Revlotuion. Therefore, in resigning the Presidencey, Washington was decalring his alllegiance to the republic. He was called this beause he possessed authority like a King and many people made him look like a King. But he was a dominant leader who focused on the enrgies of the national government. he embodied national authority more potently and more visibly than any collective Congress could possibly convey. But he mainly focused on the nation and unity.
Washington’s military strategy changed during the revolution. He realized victories weren’t the most important thing. What was more important?
More important than battles was the ground one maintained. Keeping the Continental Army intact despite its losses is what ran Briatin down. In order to survive the country needed more time rather than easy victories
Why did Washington not support a French invasion into Canda?
Washington did not support a French invasion into Canada becuase the French were Ameica’s allies, but once they were ensconced in Canada it would be foolish to expect them to withdraw. for many reasons but he confide his deepest reason to Henry Laurens, the president of the Continental Congresss. He feared that the introduction of French troops into Canada, and putting them in possession of the capitol of that province, attached to them all ties of blood, habits, manners, religion, and former connexions of the government. Washinton thought if they let troops in then it would be foolish for them to withdraw. He did not want a permanent natonial ally
What was unusual about Washington’s travels (or lack thereof) compared to his peers?
He had never traveled or lived in Europe. His only foreign trip was to Barbados. His angle of vision for the new nation was very western.
Washington had a misguided belief about the future of waterways leading to the Potomac, what did Washington think? What does the author believe Washington “felt in his bones” ?
Washington thought that America’s future lay to the West. He thought the Potomac waterways constituted a direct link to the river system of the interior. He knew in his bones that the energy of the American people must flow in that direction.
What was Jay’s Treaty?
It was a 1795 treaty between the United States and the Great Britain that is credited with averting war, resolving issues remaining since the Treaty of Paris of 1783 (which ended the American Revolution), and facilitating ten years of peaceful trade between the United States and Britain in the midst of the French Revolutionary Wars, which began in 1792. It was also a repudiation of the Farnco- American alliance of 1778, which had been so instrumental in gaining French military assistance for the winning of the American Revoltuion.
Why was the treaty so controversial?
It favored English imports and guranteed payemnt on pre-revolutionary debts.
What was the fundamental rift between Jefferson and Washington?
Washintong’s Presidency: The Repubulicans vs. the Federalists. Rules of political conduct were not yet established and Jefferson continued to control the Republican opposition from Monticello. His delusions concerning the Federalists were so well known.
Why was Washington prophetic for wanting to support Jay’s treaty?
This was prophetic because he hoped by supporting Jay’s treaty that favoring the nation of England would buy America the protction of the British fleet; this proved prophectic because as it happened wel into the 19th century in some form or another.
- What did Washington want to include (establish) in his address but was eventually left out.
A project for a national university
Who were the three authors of the address?
Washington, Madison, and Hamiltion
What did Washington have to say to the Native American population at the end of this second term?
Washington told the Indians to that contesting the white population was basically sucicidal. The only realistic solution Washington offered was to accept the inevitable, and assimilate into the larger American nation.
What were the strengths and weaknesses of John Adams as a presidential candidate?
Adams many revolutionary credentials. American independence was his life work. He worked against the stamp act and served as an ambassador in Europe. He a lot of experience and he knew how to debate and win an argument. Some weaknesses were his anger and that he advocated for a monarchial executive branch of government. Adams was abrasive.
Who made up the incongruous pair?
Thomas Jefferson and John Adams
