2 The French Revolution Quiz

PDF page 462: The French Revolution began just as the new American government took shape in 1789. Most Americans celebrated the French people’s attempt to overthrow their aristocratic leaders and create a republic. They believed that their own effort to oust the British inspired the French cause for liberty. French actions, such as declaring three days of official mourning when Benjamin Franklin died in 1790 and extending honorary citizenship to George Washington, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton, encouraged the American people to express sympathy for the Revolution. As Federalist John Marshall later noted, “We are all strongly attached to France...I sincerely believed human liberty to depend...on the success of the French

PDF page 462: The French Revolution began just as the new American government took shape in 1789. Most Americans celebrated the French people’s attempt to overthrow their aristocratic leaders and create a republic. They believed that their own effort to oust the British inspired the French cause for liberty. French actions, such as declaring three days of official mourning when Benjamin Franklin died in 1790 and extending honorary citizenship to George Washington, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton, encouraged the American people to express sympathy for the Revolution. As Federalist John Marshall later noted, “We are all strongly attached to France...I sincerely believed human liberty to depend...on the success of the French

PDF page 462: The French Revolution began just as the new American government took shape in 1789. Most Americans celebrated the French people’s attempt to overthrow their aristocratic leaders and create a republic. They believed that their own effort to oust the British inspired the French cause for liberty. French actions, such as declaring three days of official mourning when Benjamin Franklin died in 1790 and extending honorary citizenship to George Washington, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton, encouraged the American people to express sympathy for the Revolution. As Federalist John Marshall later noted, “We are all strongly attached to France...I sincerely believed human liberty to depend...on the success of the French

PDF page 462: The French Revolution began just as the new American government took shape in 1789. Most Americans celebrated the French people’s attempt to overthrow their aristocratic leaders and create a republic. They believed that their own effort to oust the British inspired the French cause for liberty. French actions, such as declaring three days of official mourning when Benjamin Franklin died in 1790 and extending honorary citizenship to George Washington, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton, encouraged the American people to express sympathy for the Revolution. As Federalist John Marshall later noted, “We are all strongly attached to France...I sincerely believed human liberty to depend...on the success of the French

PDF page 462: Revolution.” However, two events in 1793 began to divide the American people as well as members of their government. When the Reign of Terror began with the execution of King Louis XVI, many Federalists questioned the liberty and equality of the French effort. These leaders thought the people had gone too far; legitimate revolution descended into popular anarchy. Federalists concluded that any attempt to encourage the French would destroy the American experiment. Alexander Hamilton suggested the Americans had fought for liberty, while the French fought for “licentiousness.” Republicans seemed undisturbed by the turn of events in France. They saw the violence as evidence of the people casting off the evils of monarchism. Thomas Jefferson and James Madison maintained the fate of France’s nobility served a “greater cause.” Citizens across the country expressed their sympathy for the French cause by wearing tricolored

PDF page 463: More importantly, France began a war against Great Britain in February. To underscore their revolutionary effort, the French hoped to destroy all monarchies. Based on the Treaty of Alliance, the Americans had an obligation to assist the French. Under the terms of the treaty, each country pledged to defend the other in the event of a war with Great Britain. George Washington had to decide whether to live up to the commitments made

PDF page 462: Revolution.” However, two events in 1793 began to divide the American people as well as members of their government. When the Reign of Terror began with the execution of King Louis XVI, many Federalists questioned the liberty and equality of the French effort. These leaders thought the people had gone too far; legitimate revolution descended into popular anarchy. Federalists concluded that any attempt to encourage the French would destroy the American experiment. Alexander Hamilton suggested the Americans had fought for liberty, while the French fought for “licentiousness.” Republicans seemed undisturbed by the turn of events in France. They saw the violence as evidence of the people casting off the evils of monarchism. Thomas Jefferson and James Madison maintained the fate of France’s nobility served a “greater cause.” Citizens across the country expressed their sympathy for the French cause by wearing tricolored

PDF page 462: Revolution.” However, two events in 1793 began to divide the American people as well as members of their government. When the Reign of Terror began with the execution of King Louis XVI, many Federalists questioned the liberty and equality of the French effort. These leaders thought the people had gone too far; legitimate revolution descended into popular anarchy. Federalists concluded that any attempt to encourage the French would destroy the American experiment. Alexander Hamilton suggested the Americans had fought for liberty, while the French fought for “licentiousness.” Republicans seemed undisturbed by the turn of events in France. They saw the violence as evidence of the people casting off the evils of monarchism. Thomas Jefferson and James Madison maintained the fate of France’s nobility served a “greater cause.” Citizens across the country expressed their sympathy for the French cause by wearing tricolored

PDF page 462: Revolution.” However, two events in 1793 began to divide the American people as well as members of their government. When the Reign of Terror began with the execution of King Louis XVI, many Federalists questioned the liberty and equality of the French effort. These leaders thought the people had gone too far; legitimate revolution descended into popular anarchy. Federalists concluded that any attempt to encourage the French would destroy the American experiment. Alexander Hamilton suggested the Americans had fought for liberty, while the French fought for “licentiousness.” Republicans seemed undisturbed by the turn of events in France. They saw the violence as evidence of the people casting off the evils of monarchism. Thomas Jefferson and James Madison maintained the fate of France’s nobility served a “greater cause.” Citizens across the country expressed their sympathy for the French cause by wearing tricolored

PDF page 462: Revolution.” However, two events in 1793 began to divide the American people as well as members of their government. When the Reign of Terror began with the execution of King Louis XVI, many Federalists questioned the liberty and equality of the French effort. These leaders thought the people had gone too far; legitimate revolution descended into popular anarchy. Federalists concluded that any attempt to encourage the French would destroy the American experiment. Alexander Hamilton suggested the Americans had fought for liberty, while the French fought for “licentiousness.” Republicans seemed undisturbed by the turn of events in France. They saw the violence as evidence of the people casting off the evils of monarchism. Thomas Jefferson and James Madison maintained the fate of France’s nobility served a “greater cause.” Citizens across the country expressed their sympathy for the French cause by wearing tricolored

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PDF page 463: More importantly, France began a war against Great Britain in February. To underscore their revolutionary effort, the French hoped to destroy all monarchies. Based on the Treaty of Alliance, the Americans had an obligation to assist the French. Under the terms of the treaty, each country pledged to defend the other in the event of a war with Great Britain. George Washington had to decide whether to live up to the commitments made

PDF page 463: in 1778. Regardless of their opinions about the French Revolution, his advisers thought the United States should be neutral in the war. Secretary of State Jefferson, although he did not want to take any action to harm the French, did not want to jeopardize American security. Secretary of Treasury Hamilton did not want to aid the French because it might interrupt his

PDF page 463: in 1778. Regardless of their opinions about the French Revolution, his advisers thought the United States should be neutral in the war. Secretary of State Jefferson, although he did not want to take any action to harm the French, did not want to jeopardize American security. Secretary of Treasury Hamilton did not want to aid the French because it might interrupt his

PDF page 463: economic vision, which relied on good trade relations with the British. On April 22, 1793, Washington issued a proclamation stating the United States “should with sincerity and good faith adopt and pursue a conduct friendly and impartial toward the belligerent Powers.” Moreover, the government would punish Americans citizens for “abetting hostilities” or carrying contraband. Although the proclamation did not include the word neutrality, the president hoped the message would convey the Americans’