Challenges to the New Government
Chapter 9, Section 2
Northwest Territories
Who had claims to land on North
America?
What land did Spain claim in North
America?
Why was the port of New Orleans
important to Americans?
Battle of Fallen Timbers
Why did Washington send troops to the
Northwest Territories?
Describe the first two attempts to
secure the land.
Who led the defeat of the Native
Americans at the Battle of Fallen
Timbers?
What was the reaction to the Battle of
Fallen Timbers?
What did the US get from the Treaty of
Greenville?
Whiskey Rebellion
What were people rebelling against?
Why was whiskey important to
farmers?
Why did Hamilton and Washington feel
it was important to enforce the tax and
crush the rebellion?
What did Washington prove by sending
troops to western Pennsylvania?
French Revolution
When did it start? Why?
Who did France declare war on?
What was America’s response to the
war between France and Britain?
Remaining Neutral
Who began to seize American cargo
ships?
Who did Washington send to talk to
England?
What was included in Jay’s Treaty?
What was included in Pinckney’s
Treaty?