Mr. Laubach - APUSH - Foreign Policy in the Early Republic (presidents Washington, Adams, Jefferson)

Guiding Questions:
1. What was the main foreign policy challenge during Washington's presidency?
2. How did President Washington handle the division over support for Britain or France?
3. What was the Jay Treaty, and how did it fit into Washington's foreign policy?
4. Why was the Jay Treaty controversial among Americans?
5. What foreign policy challenge did John Adams face during his presidency?
6. Describe the XYZ Affair and its significance.
7. How did Adams balance the need for defense with the desire to avoid war?
8. How did the Louisiana Purchase come about during Jefferson's presidency, and what were its implications?
9. What actions did Jefferson take against the Barbary Pirates?
10. Explain the Embargo Act of 1807 and its impact on the U.S. economy.
11. What was the purpose of the Non-Intercourse Act, and was it effective?
12. Identify a key lesson about foreign policy pragmatism and flexibility demonstrated by Washington, Adams, and Jefferson.
13. How did domestic politics influence foreign policy decisions in the presidencies of Washington, Adams, and Jefferson?