WASHINGTON AND RISING ISSUES BY: KAREN MENDOZA

This Neutrality Proclamation stated that the untied states would not take sides with any European countries that were at war. Washington believed his plan was the safest for the long run, but not everyone agreed.

Native Americans fought Wayne's troops in the Battle of Fallen Timbers and were defeated. Wayne's forces burned Indians villages and fields. It guaranteed the safety of the citizens. In exchange native americans 20,000 worth of goods and acknowledgement of their claim to the land

Congress passed a tax on American-made whiskey in 1791. It was part of a plan to raise money to help pay federal debt. Farmers who produced small amounts of whiskey for trade argued that they could not afford the tax. Incidents of violence spread to other states

In Washington's farewell address he spoke about what he believed were the greatest dangers. Some of them were the dangers of foreign ties, and political conflicts at home. He worried about the political conflicts within the nation and that the disagreements between political groups weakened the government

Washington decided not to run for third term. He wrote that he was " tired of public life." He really wanted to retire and he wanted to remind Americans that the people were the country's true leaders. He concluded his speech by looking forward to his retirement and praising his country.

Washington was a Neutralist. He warned people about the dangers of political parties that could happen in the future.

How did the tax lead to the whiskey rebellion

The tax was supposed to help the government but the farmers could not pay the tax. So they rebelled and started a fight. They called themselves the new Sons of Liberty. Washington went over where they were rebelling with a small army and before they got there the farmers were already fleeing.

What warnings did Washington give the nation in his Farewell Address

He warned against forming permanent ties with other countries because choosing sides could draw the Untied States into war. Also he worried about growing political conflicts within the nation

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THE SOCIAL STUDIES BOOK

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