Viva la France

Foreign Policy is how the United States has relationships with foreign countries.  Some nations we are allies with and will lend them money or aid. (Greece)  Other nations we have chosen not to trade with (Cuba). 

   Before we can discuss Washington's Foreign Policy, we learned about the global issues of that time.

The French Revolution impacted global policies for decades and engulfed the Continent of Europe in war until 1818.

Some Americans, such as _______________ were supportive of the Revolution.

While others, including _____________ wanted the British Empire to defeat the French.

For class you should be able to answer the following questions.

1. Why should Washington help the British?

2. Why should Washington help the French?

3. Why should the United States remain neutral?

More time will be spent on these questions tomorrow.

H.W. for tonight:  answer questions 1 and 2 on page 315.