The Northwest Territory: Washington’s Gamble and the Native Resistance

Post-independence America faced significant challenges, including debt and political turmoil. The Articles of Confederation limited government power, prompting the drafting of a new constitution. In the Northwest Territory, expansion plans clashed with Native American resistance, leading to violence. The US government imposed treaties on Native tribes, but resistance persisted. President Washington, facing internal and external pressures, authorized military action to secure the territory, despite the army's limitations.

What were the consequences of the US government's actions towards Native American tribes during the settlement of the Northwest Territory?

What role did George Washington play in addressing the crisis in the Northwest Territory?

Discuss the military strategies employed by General Josiah Harmar during the punitive expedition authorized by Washington.