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Why did Washington finally agree to let Genet stay in America?
A) He faced execution in France
B) To discuss the possibility of aiding the French
C) So he could stand trial for defying Washington's Neutrality Pact
D) To appease Jefferson who wanted Genet to stay
Genet
Edmond-Charles Genêt, a French diplomat who caused a controversy in 1793 by violating diplomatic protocol in the United States during the French Revolutionary Wars.
Neutrality Pact
An agreement between states to remain neutral, especially in a conflict, neither supporting nor opposing any side involved.
Execution
The act of carrying out a plan, order, or course of action; in a legal context, it refers to the carrying out of a death sentence.
- Comprehend the reasons behind key decisions made by the early U.S. government regarding neutrality and international conflicts.
- Identify the roles and influences of key figures in the early U.S. government.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the reasons behind key decisions made by the early U.S. government regarding neutrality and international conflicts.
- Identify the roles and influences of key figures in the early U.S. government.
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