George Washington's second presidential term was not really his choice. He was reelected as president, almost against his will on February 13, 1793. Lots of people believed that only George Washington could do the job. Yet, that didn’t stop the politicians from “attacking” him. They attacked him for a couple reasons. Being that he supported the national bank, for living at the presidential mansion, and for remaining distant from the common people. They even accused Washington for wishing to become a Monarch. Although these "attacks" hurt Washington in a way, he had lots of bigger problems to deal with. For example, the French revolution was coming. The United States of America had very close ties with France as a result of the revolutionary …show more content…
George Washington announced the Neutrality Proclamation because of this. The Neutrality Proclamation stated that the United States of America would not take sides. After the proclamation was announced, America was tangled in the affairs of both of the European Nations. The French then stated that America was bound to help the French against the British bound by a treaty made in 1778. At the end of the Revolutionary war, the French had promised to withdraw their troops from the Ohio River Valley, but they didn’t. From their Forts along the Ohio River Valley, they had then supplied Indians with weapons to use on American settlers. The French, and the British then threatened America, saying that they would confiscate American Trading Ships. Which at that point, would have destroyed America's growing economy. Washington worried about the threats. A French representative by the name of Edmond Genet started to rouse support in the streets to disobey, and to overthrow Washington, to disobey their government, and even asking them to join the French to fight against the British! Many leaders were frightened, including the Republicans who supported France. Washington then demanded that the French government …show more content…
Later that year, settlers in Western Pennsylvania had revolted on a federal tax on Whiskey. This was called, "The Whiskey Rebellion". The Whiskey Rebellion was a fulfillment of the Democratic Promise offered by the Revolutionary War. However, Washington did not agree. He led a force of about 12,000 men and crushed the revolt. He dealt swiftly with this uprising, in hopes of reconciling the settlers he pardoned the rebellion's ringleaders. Though, Washington later won a Diplomatic Triumph with the Pinckney's Treaty. The rest of his second presidential term was consumed by the threat of war with Britain and maybe France. Also, within the fight of his own government between Hamilton and Jefferson. At this point, Washington desperately wanted to retire, because it seemed like America would not have to fight another war. So because of that, Washington decided to step down from his Presidential spot, and retired when his term was finally over. Yet, lots of his friends told him to not step down, he was determined to step down from his presidency. Washington then wrote a farewell address to the American people, with the help of Hamilton. Washington never delivered the speech, but he published it in a Philadelphia newspaper
Under article 2 section 2 of the constitution of the United states of America, the president of the United States is given the role of commander-in-chief. The role of commander-in-chief makes the president of the United States the supreme military leader of the armed forces and states militia, under any threat to the union, the president has the power to control the military's response. In the years of their presidency, presidents Abraham Lincoln and George Washington experienced rebellions that led to the presidents having to make vital decisions on the level of involvement of the military. Decisions made by these presidents helped shape the presidential powers, the nation, and their future legacy. George Washington, a founding father and the first president of the United States, experienced
The Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation is written by Joseph J. Ellis, who is a history professor at Mount Holyoke and is one of the best scholars of American history. The Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation was published in 2000 and received a Pulitzer Prize. It was Based on the founding fathers, which are George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and Aaron Burr. Elli expresses throughout the book each founding father’s talents, intelligence, appearances and their triumphs. Nevertheless, the topic of the book is what these men went through to be well known which include their mistakes, struggles, and anxiety.
Washington wanted to protect his reputation, he worried about it often. He had high expectations to live up to and he didn’t want to disappoint his people. Although, many people at the time were quite disappointed after they talked with him because he didn’t have a lot to say and he wasn’t considered an “intellectual” (33). But what he lacked he made up for in the way he executed his decisions. Washington was a superb military leader being the commander in chief.
George Washington had to do something. After receiving an anonymous summons the troops had lost all of their confidence, George Washington was determined to turn his army around. They were demoralized by the nasty letter an anonymous summons wrote, George Washington couldn’t believe what they had said to his army. To this anonymous summons he said, “This dreadful alternative, of either deserting our country in the extremest hour of her distress, or turning our Arms against it, (which is the apparent object, unless Congress can be compelled into instant compliance) has something so shocking in it, that humanity revolts at the idea…to express your utmost horror and detestation of the Man who wished, under any specious pretences, to overturn the liberties of our Country, and who wickedly attempts to open the flood gates of Civil discord, and deluge our rising Empire in blood” (G. Washington). He didn't care who wrote it, he thought it was unmilitary and was very inconsistent.
What took place in Massachusetts during the years 1786 through 1787 shocked many. Shays’ Rebellion is directly linked to the high taxes and call for debt collection imposed by the government after the American Revolution (Danver 207). A group of newly settled farmers lead by a veteran of the Revolution, Daniel Shays, band together in hopes of changing the future; in hopes of living in a world without the economic injustices they were facing. It even wound up getting the attention of George Washington who stated that the rebellion played an integral role in his decision to attend the Philadelphia Convention (Danver 215). In a letter addressed to General Henry Knox, George Washington expressed his complete and utter shock regarding the recent uprising.
It is not every day that a man of prestige, dignity, and modesty becomes a leader. On April 30, 1789, George Washington was inaugurated in New York City, the country’s current capital, and became the first President of the United States. As the newborn country’s first President, he had nobody’s mistakes to learn from but his very own. Every decision he made would set the path for his future successors. Establishing the first Cabinet, he appointed renowned leaders like Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton who would help him in his decisions that would set the stage for the government of the United States of America.
The Americans had yet to establish a navy of their own, and because of this the British had complete dominance over the east coast of the colonies. The British navy too control of ports, impacting trade for Americans and allowed the British to maneuver troops and supplies to strategic points during the war. If the Americans were going to push the British back, they needed to build a navy, but they lacked the money and industry to build one, as well as the time required to achieve such a task. So, they allied themselves with the French, who were keen on revenge against the British after an enormous loss of territory to them during the French and Indian War. The French allowed the colonists use of their navy, marking a turning point in the
Chapter name: The Farewell Thesis: George Washington Retirement was polarizing, to some it was seen as an act against the nation in which he stood for while others viewed as his pledge to the beliefs in which the Unions had been founded upon. Summary of chapter one paragraph: George Washington was elected to presidency in 1789. However he was known to be the leader and the father of the country the second the revolution started.
After the Revolutionary War, the U.S. couldn’t afford to go to war again. Washington decided that it was best not to get involved in any other countries’ quarrels. Washington said that the U.S. should remain neutral, meaning not favoring any certain country in a war or conflict. Many people disagreed with this idea. Some individuals thought that the U.S. was obligated to help France, considering how much they had done for the U.S. during the Revolutionary War.
The American Revolution was a result of the build up tensions between the British and the colonists. It took time and numerous events to contribute to the strained relationship that of the mother country and her colony. Over time the distance between England and the colonies drifted further and further. King George III and Parliament created duties and acts without the colonists representation and that produced anger in the colonists. As a result, the colonists responded with acts of rebellion and resentment towards the British Empire.
Enraged citizens, particularly in Pennsylvania, revolted against the increased tax by attacking tax collectors and forming resistance movements. To demonstrate the government's power, George Washington ordered militia from several other states to Pennsylvania to halt the violence. The revolts quickly died with little violence and later on, Washington showed sympathy to men convicted of treason by pardoning their charges. The domestic affair demonstrates Washington's presidential power over the people while still demonstrating kindness and fairness during the aftermath. Again, Washington's actions are used as a model on how to deal with domestic affairs of the people while still giving and receiving respect from U.S.
In September 1796, worn out by burdens of the presidency and attacks of political foes, George Washington announced his decision not to seek a third term. With the assistance of Alexander Hamilton and James Madison, Washington composed in a “Farewell Address” his political testament to the nation. Designed to inspire and guide future generations, the address also set forth Washington’s defense of his administration’s record and embodied a classic statement of Federalist doctrine. Washington’s principal concern was for the safety of the eight-yearold Constitution. He believed that the stability of the Republic was threatened by the forces of geographical sectionalism, political factionalism, and interference by foreign powers in the nation’s
After helping earn their independence, at age 51, he decided to return to Mount Vernon. In 1787, George was once again needed for his country, and was unanimously elected President of America. Although he was reluctant to accept the position, he didn’t think he was fit for the job. Washington exceled in leading the country, with “fairness and integrity” (mount Vernon web). Washington was convinced to have a second term, which was even better than the last.
The Whiskey Rebellion was caused by a new federal tax on liquor that was levied by Alexander Hamilton in 1791. The farmers were outraged by the tax was because liquor was their most profitable commodity since Americans drank very much of it very often. In the area west of the Appalachian Mountains, liquor made from grain and fruit was the primary cash commodity. Due to a combination of these facts, farmers throughout the backcountry resisted the taxes. By the summer of 1794, a full out rebellion broke out in western Pennsylvania which resulted in the death of many federal officers who were trying to arrest warrants.
Washington was protecting the rights of his citizens. The evidence comes from in document #3 it states “ I...warn you in the most solemn manner against baneful effects [ of political parties].The great rule of conduct for us in regards to foreign nations is...to have with them as little political connection as possible.” This means that when political