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A treaty that was more successful than Jay's Treaty was Pinckney's Treaty in 1795, whereby Spain gave the United States the right to navigate the Mississippi River, and Spain accepted a border between the United States and Spanish Florida (remember, Florida was not an English settlement and was not part of the United States then).

A treaty that was more successful than Jay's Treaty was Pinckney's Treaty in 1795, whereby Spain gave the United States the right to navigate the Mississippi River, and Spain accepted a border between the United States and Spanish Florida (remember, Florida was not an English settlement and was not part of the United States then).

In 1796, Washington was up for reelection.  He then did something that no leader of a revolution has ever done:  he gave up his power for the good of others.  He left by publishing one of the greatest documents in all of American history:  Washington's farewell address.  Written by [[Alexander Hamilton]], this [[Farewell Address]] urged Americans to stay out of conflicts in Europe.  It also reminded Americans that morality is the foundation of a prosperous society: "Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports." Washington also urged national patriotism and warned against divisiveness.

In 1796, Washington was up for reelection.  He then did something that no leader of a revolution has ever done:  he gave up his power for the good of others.  He left by publishing one of the greatest documents in all of American history:  Washington's farewell address.  Written by [[Alexander Hamilton]], this [[Farewell Address]] urged Americans to stay out of conflicts in Europe, in part to avoid the divisive effects such conflicts have on Americans (e.g., some rooted for England and others for France).  Washington also reminded Americans that morality is the foundation of a prosperous society: "Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports."

Several other important things happened during the presidency (the Administration) of George Washington.  The Bill of Rights passed in 1791 to limit the federal government.  The rivalry grew between [[Alexander Hamilton]], who favored a strong national government, and [[Thomas Jefferson]], who favored states' rights.   

Several other important things happened during the presidency (the Administration) of George Washington.  The Bill of Rights passed in 1791 to limit the federal government.  The rivalry grew between [[Alexander Hamilton]], who favored a strong national government, and [[Thomas Jefferson]], who favored states' rights.