George Washington's Reading

Whiskey Rebellion, French Revolution, Washington's Farewell Address.

Congress placed excise tax on whiskey and other goods

1781

Congress lowered the excise tax

1793

Washington and Hamilton saw it as a threat to the gov. making Washington lead 13,000 to stop the rebellion

1794

what is the whiskey rebellion

farmers rebelled the excise tax on whiskey and other goods.

French rebelled against their king

1789

how did Democratic-Republicans feel about the French Revolution

Supported it and saw it as a moment for democracy.

how did Federalists feel about the revolution

Worried for their safety.

Reign Of Terror

Revolutionary Leaders killed lots of people

what did the French revolution want

liberty and equality

what is the French Revolution

a revolution to throw over the monarchy and establish a new republic gov.

how many terms did George Washington run for president

2 terms

when did George Washington run for his second term

1792

what were the 3 things Washington adressed in his farewell address

importance of neutrality, the danger of political parties, and the need for federal unity

what does “Spirit of party” mean

fighting between parties was not controlled, it could tear the young nation

Washington’s Farewell Address

His message to the nation on his last term