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Privateers
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Private ships allowed to by a country to attack its enemies
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right of deposit
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This right would allow American boats to transfer their goods at New Orleans without paying fees on their cargo.
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French Revolution
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The storming of the Bastille was one of the first acts of the French Revolution. During this rebellion the French people overthrew their omarchy and created a republican government.
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Neutrality Proclamation
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Is stated that the United States would not take sides with countries at war in Europe
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Edmond Genet
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Frances new representative to the United States, he was traveled across the country seeking American support for France. He founded 4 sea captains who agreed to command privateers.
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John Jay
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Chief Justice, was sent by President Washington and Hamilton to work out a peaceful resolution to prevent a war.
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Jay's Treaty
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The two sides eventually reached and agreement in November 1794 it was a compromise.
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Thomas Pinckney
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Washington asked U.S. ambassador Pinckney asked spanish officials to reopen New Orleans to U.s. trade.
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Pinckney's Treaty
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Agreement between the United States and Spain that changed Florida's border and made it easier for American ships to use the port of New Orleans.
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