040 The New Republic: War on the Frontier

One of the most pressing issues that George Washington had to
solve was the security of the new frontier. The western borders
stretched from the Appalachians to the Mississippi River. British
outposts, still staffed with soldiers in violation of the Treaty
of Paris, fomented unrest. Many of the Indian Tribes did not
recognize the United States and were angry that settlers were
moving into their lands. Washington sent two expeditions west,
one under Josiah Harmar and the other under Arthur St. Clair to
take care of the situation. Both met with failure, forcing
Washington's hand. Take a listen!


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