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Impressment was the British answer to American neutrality, they were forcing our sailors
into their navy and they were seizing our ships. John Jay goes to negotiate with Britain.
He is given a laundry list of things to do. We wanted Brits out of the northwest we
wanted compensation for damage. We want trade with the West Indies. They had to
evacuate by 1776 a pay some damage. We give them trade benefits and remain neutral
by their standards. Jay is burned. They treaty is barley ratified.
Battle of Failen
Anthony Wayne leads america into post British west. He defeats Miami Confederation.
The first term of the Treaty of Grenville was that we get Ohio and Indiana and we give
$10,000 annually.
Whiskey Rebellion
Excise tax on Alcohol PA revolts in 1794. Henry Lee and Alexander Hamilton ride to PA
to stop the revolt. When they arrive no rebels can be found. This is the 3rd early rebellion
that the government puts down quickly
Pickney’s Treaty
Makes Spain negotiate with us. Thomas Pickney goes to discuss. We get Florida and
the 31st parallel as our southern border. Spain is going to stop picking on us, this treaty
gives us all we need.
Federal Land Sales
What do we do with the land, do we sell it or give it away? In 1796 you can get 640
acres for $2 an acre. In 1800 you can get 320 acres for $2 per acre but you can pay
over 4 years. In 1804 they give you 160 acres for $1.64 over 4 years.