dilemma #4: problems with Europe
Directions: In your notebooks write down what dilemma
Pres. Washington's Cabinet is currently facing in your own words.
Dilemma Description: The year is 1793 and Great Britain and France are at war with each other. Both countries want our support against the other side but President Washington wants the U.S. to remain neutral (not taking either side). However, remaining neutral will become increasingly difficult.
Secretary of State Jefferson feels that the U.S. should side with France since they helped us in our American Revolution against the British and were inspired to start their own French Revolution.
Secretary of the Treasury Hamilton feels that the U.S. should side with Great Britain because he feels the French had gone too far with their own revolution. The new leaders of France had executed the King and Queen of France and thousands of other French citizens in a "reign of terror." This violence offended many Americans like Hamilton. In addition to not wanting to side with the French, Hamilton also wants us to build a positive business relationship with the British and move towards allying ourselves with them.
The French want the help of the United States and have sent over a diplomat by the name of Edmund Genet to help recruit American volunteers to attack British ships. Below is a video clip of Edmund Genet meeting with President Washington and his Cabinet.
Pres. Washington's Cabinet is currently facing in your own words.
Dilemma Description: The year is 1793 and Great Britain and France are at war with each other. Both countries want our support against the other side but President Washington wants the U.S. to remain neutral (not taking either side). However, remaining neutral will become increasingly difficult.
Secretary of State Jefferson feels that the U.S. should side with France since they helped us in our American Revolution against the British and were inspired to start their own French Revolution.
Secretary of the Treasury Hamilton feels that the U.S. should side with Great Britain because he feels the French had gone too far with their own revolution. The new leaders of France had executed the King and Queen of France and thousands of other French citizens in a "reign of terror." This violence offended many Americans like Hamilton. In addition to not wanting to side with the French, Hamilton also wants us to build a positive business relationship with the British and move towards allying ourselves with them.
The French want the help of the United States and have sent over a diplomat by the name of Edmund Genet to help recruit American volunteers to attack British ships. Below is a video clip of Edmund Genet meeting with President Washington and his Cabinet.
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Cabinet Decision Options
Directions: As a "cabinet" decide which option fits best by choosing one of the following letters. Then write down the option on a separate sheet of paper and explain why it is the best choice in 30 words or more.
Directions: As a "cabinet" decide which option fits best by choosing one of the following letters. Then write down the option on a separate sheet of paper and explain why it is the best choice in 30 words or more.
Edmodo "Cabinet" Response
Directions: Click on the Edmodo link below and have your group Secretary of State explain in 30 words or more on why this option is the best choice.
Directions: Click on the Edmodo link below and have your group Secretary of State explain in 30 words or more on why this option is the best choice.
Homework: What Really Happened
Directions: Use page 288 of your textbook to answer the following questions on the same sheet of paper as your Cabinet Decision Option in complete sentences.
1. What happened in France by 1793?
2. What was the hope for Washington?
3. Who was Edmund Genet and what was his mission?
4. Answer the five video questions underneath the video clip above. (Complete this task at home or ask Mr. Guerena to access the password if you have headphones)
5. What did the Proclamation of Neutrality prohibit (forbid)?
6. What were some Americans convinced to do by Genet?
7. What happened to Americans who traded with the French? Use the term impressment in your answer.
8. What was the result of the British attacks?
9. Who did Washington send to Great Britain and why do you think the British would listen?
10. What were the 3 agreements of Jay's Treaty?
11. How did Americans react to Jay's Treaty? Why? (Look at the picture to the left)
12. What did Spain realize after Jay's Treaty?
13. What was the purpose and result of Pinckney's Treaty in 1795?
14. In your opinion, which Cabinet member has the most ethos (credibility) in dealing with this dilemma. In other words, who should have Washington listened to? Who did he actually listen to? Do you agree with his decision? Why or why not?
15. GATE ONLY Paragraph(s) Response: On a scale of 1 (terrible) -10 (great) how would you rate Washington's presidency based off of his handling of the dilemmas. Reference each dilemma in your explanation. I'm looking quality writing here. (i.e. topic sentence, transitions, sentence variety, proper grammar, relevant examples, and concluding sentence)
Directions: Use page 288 of your textbook to answer the following questions on the same sheet of paper as your Cabinet Decision Option in complete sentences.
1. What happened in France by 1793?
2. What was the hope for Washington?
3. Who was Edmund Genet and what was his mission?
4. Answer the five video questions underneath the video clip above. (Complete this task at home or ask Mr. Guerena to access the password if you have headphones)
5. What did the Proclamation of Neutrality prohibit (forbid)?
6. What were some Americans convinced to do by Genet?
7. What happened to Americans who traded with the French? Use the term impressment in your answer.
8. What was the result of the British attacks?
9. Who did Washington send to Great Britain and why do you think the British would listen?
10. What were the 3 agreements of Jay's Treaty?
11. How did Americans react to Jay's Treaty? Why? (Look at the picture to the left)
12. What did Spain realize after Jay's Treaty?
13. What was the purpose and result of Pinckney's Treaty in 1795?
14. In your opinion, which Cabinet member has the most ethos (credibility) in dealing with this dilemma. In other words, who should have Washington listened to? Who did he actually listen to? Do you agree with his decision? Why or why not?
15. GATE ONLY Paragraph(s) Response: On a scale of 1 (terrible) -10 (great) how would you rate Washington's presidency based off of his handling of the dilemmas. Reference each dilemma in your explanation. I'm looking quality writing here. (i.e. topic sentence, transitions, sentence variety, proper grammar, relevant examples, and concluding sentence)
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