Background Information
Threats
Definitions
100
In what year did George Washington become president?
In 1789
100
Which president faced the threat of piracy (pirates)?
Thomas Jefferson
100
What is the definition of neutrality?

A policy of not choosing sides in a dispute or war between other countries.

200
John Adams was the            President of the United States
The Second President
200
Which two countries opposed to be a threat against the United States when Adams was president?
Britain and France
200
Definition of isolationism?

A policy of avoiding political or military agreements with other countries.

300
Why was George Washington chosen to be the first President?
Because of his leadership during the American Revolution.
300
What did the French and British do to American ships?
They attacked them to stop trading.
300
Definition of Embargo?

A government order that forbids trade with another country.

400
Did the French and the British stop attacking American ships after the embargo act?
No they continued
400
In what sea were pirates a threat from?
The Mediterranean Sea.
400
Definition of the Jay Treaty?
The treaty between Great Britain and the United States about the American merchant ships.
500
What are the two parts that make up the Foreign policy?
Policy of neutrality and isolationism.
500

What two countries surrounded the United States and in what directions?

British to the north and the Spanish in the west and the south.
500
What is the XYZ affair?
Treaty between France and the United States about merchant ships.
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