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France goes through a transition in government from a monarchy to a republican-democratic government
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Little Turtle defeats a small force sent by George Washington to protect the settlers from raids conducted by the indians
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Philadelphia becomes the nation's capitol.
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Vermont is added as the 14th State. Carved from portions of New York and New Hampshire, and first known as New Connecticut, Vermont spent fourteen years as an independent republic before joining the Union. (America's Best History)
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Washington won Relection with ease
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Britain and Franced resumed war and the United States was having trouble staying neutral.
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President Washington issued a proclamation of neutrality, which is what based American politics off of for over 150 years.
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General Anthony Wayne leads an Army of American soldiers that defeat the native american confederacy and turn the tide of the war.
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Jay's Treaty(primary source)British gave up most of their forts on American soil, but it demanded the American government to pay prewar debts
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The Native Americans were forced to sign peace agreements after the defeat of the Battle of Fallen Timbers. This opened the Northwest territory to settlers and to the country
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The United States signed a treaty with Spain which allowed shipping through the Mississippi, secure access to New Orleans, and it secured the Spanish boundary of Florida
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Washington's Farewell address (primary source)George Washington steps down after two terms because of ailing health and the belief of only serving two terms, to not make the United States a monarchy.
