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13 colonies declare Independence from Great Britain, becoming the 13 United States of America. The Declaration of Independence was the start of the United States of America. -
Strong central government that is established by the people with laws, the more populous states were given more power. Ordinary voters elect House of Representatives, lower voters picks congress, congress picks senate, they pick federal government. -
2 members from each state represent the upper chamber, with the lower chamber it is based off population. This leads to Federalist vs Anti-Federalist and the 13 states debating the promise of a bill of rights. -
The election of George Washington was the first president of the US. He served from 1789 to 1797 and was unanimously chosen. He was the ground start for the US presidents. -
The bill of rights were the first 10 amendments for the United States Constitution. This guaranteed the civil rights and liberties of the US individuals. -
The Alien and Sedition Act were 4 laws, Alien act focused on citizenship and authorized the President to deport foreigners who were deemed dangerous. The Sedition Act was focused on stiff fines and prison sentences for anyone who published statements that were scandalous towards the US government. -
During the 1800s, Mothers taught children to grow up and be good citizens. This ideology deemed women to be responsible for raising good children. -
The United States purchased the Louisiana territory from France for 15 million. It doubled the size of the US along with strengthening the political power and providing natural resources. As well as propelling westward expansion. -
The US did not want to interfere with European affairs or existing colonies. If the Europeans try to interfere with any nation in the Americas, the US would view it as a hostile act. This eventually leads to Imperialism. -
Dread Scott was a free slave due to the death of his owner, however Missouri denied him free papers which leads to Dread Scott suing the state. His lawyer used the 5th amendment to back up his statement but was denied by the Supreme Court, this was the 1st Civil Rights case.