Our Great Struggle

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9-19-1796: George Washington, in his Farewell Address, states, "Do not hesitate to help other peoples gain their freedom, as the French did in our great struggle." This remark is widely reported, and construed as a statement supporting interventionism and involvement in the Great French War.

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7-7-1798: Due to the rising anti-French sentiment caused by the XYZ Affair, President John Adams declares war on France and joins the Second Coalition.

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Given that it was Britain leading the Second Coalition (like all of the others), not a likely ally for the US in 1798, I just can't see the US joining the Wars of the Revolution, unless it were on the French side (also unlikely, of course, but at least faintly possible).

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Given that it was Britain leading the Second Coalition (like all of the others), not a likely ally for the US in 1798, I just can't see the US joining the Wars of the Revolution, unless it were on the French side (also unlikely, of course, but at least faintly possible).

Well, just as the Quasi-War was not really a part of the Second Coalition but effectively so, Britain and the Unites States may not officially be allies, but they are certainly co-belligerents, with some conmmon policy planning. Alexander Hamilton, the power behind the throne, is, of course, an Anglophile.

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9-30-1800: The Treaty of Montefortaine concludes the war with France, leading to what both sides hope will be a stable peace. While this war has resulted in restoration of the status quo ante bellum, the groundwork for intervention has been laid.

2-11-1801: The electoral votes are counted, and they result in a clear majority for John Adams, who recieves 87 votes. Charles Pinckney, with 86 votes, becomes Vice President, while current Vice President Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr recieve 51 votes each.