Between Scylla and Carybdis
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FOREIGN POLICYAND THE EARLY REPUBLIC
Between Scylla and Carybdis
Focus Question:
Answer the following question in a short, two to three sentence response:
How can events outside the U.S. affect what goes on within the United States?
Objectives
After today’s lesson, you will: Describe major foreign policy efforts by
America’s early presidents Develop tools for analyzing visual documents
The Tightrope
American policy in the early Republic overshadowed by war Britain and France had long been rivals Since the French Revolution, matters grew worse
Formally at war for most of 1793 through 1815 Britain took the lead in wars against
Revolutionary France Sponsored European rivals of the French Harried French shipping
U.S. had to maintain balance
U.S. had ties with both nations U.S. had a treaty of alliance with France U.S. did most of its business with Britain
Collected most government revenue through the tariff
Issues entered political rivalries in the U.S. Democratic-Republicans supported France Federalists supported Britain
Both raided American shipping Seized merchant ships and cargoes Britain impressed American sailors
Foreign Policy Actions
Washington and Neutrality Recognized weakness of the national government
Military and economic Cancelled the treaty of alliance with France
Jay’s Treaty with Britain Angered France, but preserved peace
Foreign Policy Actions (II)
Adams and the Quasi War with France Fought to end French attacks on American shipping Saw the use of American frigates against the French
Led to the Convention of 1800
Jefferson’s Embargo
Jefferson decided to force an end through trade Pushed an embargo against Britain and France in
1807 Felt both nations relied on American food Thought idea would bring peace
Embargo failed Neither nation dependent on U.S Devastated the U.S. economy
Madison Administration
Attempted “peaceable coercion” of Britain and France Lifted embargo Set up a Non-Intercourse Act of 1809
Set embargo only on Britain and FranceHampered U.S. tradeSponsored American
manufacturing
Summary
In a short, two to three sentence response, answer the following:
Which of the four plans to deal with the War between Britain and France was the best route for the U.S. to take at the time. Be sure to support your opinion