Washington Administrations - The Washington Administration Legacy
The Washington Administration Legacy
When Washington left office in March 1797, his most immediate legacy was that of an uneasy peace. Through Jay's Treaty and Pinckney's Treaty, Washington had addressed the greatest foreign policy concerns of his administration, without drawing the United States into war. However, relations with Britain would remain uneasy, as violations of U.S. neutrality continued. Within 15 years the United States would be drawn into war with Britain, over many of the same issues that faced Washington.
Domestically, Washington's immediate legacy was his defense of the Constitution and of a strong federal government. While he preferred to seek consensus on most issues, Washington took a stand against popular associations, opposed the Yazoo land grab, and supported the formation of a national bank. Through actions such as these, Washington boosted the power and the authority of the federal government. He did...
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