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The American Revolution to The Civil War
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Whiskey Rebellion
In the year of 1791, Alexander Hamilton raised the tax on whiskey in hopes of increasing central government power. Three years later about 500 armed men attacked the home of a tax collector. This political event was important because it showed that the national government had the ability to stop any violent resistance to its laws. -
Revolution of 1800
The Election of 1800, also known as the Revolution of 1800, consisted of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson battling for the role of the President. Jefferson wins. and it is seen as a turning point for the government from one political party to another. -
Marbury vs. Madison
William Marbury sues James Madison for not delivering judegeship. John Marshall, the Chied Justice of the case looks at the law that is set up and declares it unconstitutional. This innovative event helped create the base of judicial review in the United States. -
Louisiana Purchase
In the year of 1803 Thomas Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territoy for $15 million dollars, wanting New Orleans and fearing a strong French presence in America. This event expanded America, doubling it in size! -
Embargo Act of 1807
The Embargo Act of 1807, created by Thomas Jefferson, was an act designed to force Great Britain and France into respectiing US neutrality by cutting off all American shipping to either nation. Instead, this societal event hurt the US economy greatly. -
The War of 1812
Because of impressments, not trading with Great Britain, the alliance between Great Britain and Native Americans, Canada, and federalists in Congress, the United States entered war wtih the British. This political point in history was important because it showed a sense of nationalism for America, and more and more nations began to respect the US. -
Indian Removal Act of 1830
On June 30th of 1830 Andrew Jackson passed the Indian Removal Act in which all Native American were forced to move West as a result of America taking their territory. This societal event was important because it soon led to the "Trail of Tears", a turning point in American history. -
Panic of 1837
In the year of 1837 many money problems occured in the west, due to rampant speculation. People spent huge amounts of money, most getting loans, to buy large acres of land which they were hoping to sell. People were unable to pay the banks back, and resulted in the failure of two banks which called in foreign loans. This event caused many problems for the US society. -
California Gold Rush
The Calidornia Gold Rush brought many people into California. This sudden migration resulted in California applying to be a state. This event led the beginning of success for America. -
The Compromise of 1850
This compromise settled the disputes between free states and slave states. Although some were not happy with this compromise, this showed leadership and innovation for the United States.
