HIST 2055 : Final Exam Essays
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Essays: describe the critical domestic and foreign policy issues that preoccupied the. President and congress during the administrations of george washington, john. Explain how each issue exerted a significant--or, more than momentary--influence. Many policy issues surrounded america in its first few years of inception. For the first president, george washington, his issues lied with the french. Washington"s stance on neutrality on foreign affairs led to a neutral policy on america"s involvement with the revolution. Rebellion was just one instance of unrest in america, but washington"s neutrality. Revolution in france sparked debate amongst american civilians. The whiskey showed again, and the rebellion was ultimately silenced. For john adams and thomas jefferson, the domestic policy issues arose from party differences. The federalists and newly-found democratic republicans constantly debated on correct policy. During federalist john adams presidency, his foreign policy rang clear with pro-britain policy, something that ultimately contributed to the quasi-war under his reign.
