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=**George Washington's Foreign Policy**= During George Washington’s presidency, he was faced with MANY foreign issues. For example, he had to assume control of treaty negotiations with the Creek Nation of Native Americans and then seek congressional approval once they were finalized. Also, George Washington sent American emissaries overseas for negotiations without legislative approval. Furthermore, when Britain began rebelling against the [|Treaty of Paris], George remained calm and attempted to maintain peace. To fix such dire situations, George did several things like start the John Jay treaty, and when it was ineffective, he made strategic to mobilize support for the treaty. (There was no land gained during Washington’s presidency) Also during Washington’s presidency was the [|French Revolution]in which Washington handled skillfully. For example, both countries involved, France & Britain,wanted the US’s side however, George Wasahington knew that siding with anyone would be non-beneficial to the U.S. So in response to the issue he maintained a policy of “Neutrality and Isolationism” to further ensure the US’s safety in the situation. In which he removed the US from all issues, to ensure it's safety. Moreover, Washington also had to handle [|The Battle of Fallen Timbers]. The Battle of Fallen Timbers alarmed the administration of Washington. Presi dent Washington understood that the American settlers were responsible for most of the conflict; however he made preparations to defeat the America- Indian alliance for when the battles became much more serious. In 1792, Washington requested that former [|Revolutionary War] General [|"Mad" Anthony Wayne]to build and command a new army in order to crush resistance to Americans seizing their lands. This army went on to in the battle with only 33 deaths. The FINAL issue Washington was faced with as president was The Treaty of Greenville. This Treaty was signed after The Battle of Fallen Timbers to create peace between the Americans and Native-Americans. However, this treaty did not only establish peace, it also heavily benefitted both sides. For example,in exchange for $20,000 worth of goods (utensils, blankets, livestock, etc.) the Native-American tribes gave the US large parts of the [|Ohio], [|Chicago] , and the [|Fort Detroit] area. Those are the MANY foreign policy issues during George Washington’s presidency.

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