The New Nation

Question 1

Post-war Recession

Answer 1

US was bankrupt due to debts to France and Spain.
The increased printing of money resulted in hyperinflation, later brought under control by Robert Morris as he ceased the printing.

Question 2

Bank of North America

Answer 2

Established by Robert Morris

- strict in collecting debts

Question 3

Soldier’s Unpaid Salaries

Answer 3

The ineffectiveness of the congress prevented the soldiers from being paid, despite being promised money and land at the end of the war.

Question 4

Newburgh Conspiracy 1783

Answer 4

Junior officers also not being paid the promised amount, resulting in outrage and a meeting with George Washington.

Brought sentiment from the soldiers as they saw Washington was getting old.

Historians saw it as a representation of a society in crisis, and some believing it was a plot.

Question 5

Treaty of Paris 1783

Answer 5

Negotiated with British commissioner Oswald, who gave Americans everything they wanted.

Independence was recognised, Americans gaining all land between Appalachian mountains and Ohio River