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U.S. Constitution formally put into effect
On this date the U.S. Constitution was formally put into effect, even though it was ratified and signed earlier. -
Louis XVI is beheaded
Louis XVI was beheaded, which started the radical phase of the French Revolution. -
Battle of Fallen Timbers
Ended bad relationships between the U.S. and the Indians until Tecumseh's War. -
Pinckney's Treaty signed
This treaty was signed with Spain to try to befriend them. It also defined the boundaries of the United States with the Spanish colonies and guaranteed the United States navigation rights on the Mississippi River. -
Thomas Jefferson is president
Jefferson becomes president and Aaron Burr becomes vice president. -
Marbury v. Madison case decided
Established judicial review. -
Louisiana Purchase is signed
Signed with Spain. Gave the U.S. many rights to the land around the Louisiana territory. -
Samuel Chase impeached
Samuel Chase is the only chief justice to be impeached. -
Embargo of 1807
Restricted American ships from foreign trade from 1807 to 1812. Led to the War of 1812. -
Non Intercourse Act
Replaced Embargo Act of 1807. Lifted all embargos except for the ones with Britain and France. -
James Madison is elected
James Madison is elected president of the United States. -
Fletcher v. Peck
Asserts the right of the Supreme Court to invalidate state laws deemed unconstitutional. -
Macon's Law No. 2
Intended to motivate Britain and France to stop seizing American vessels during the Napoleonic Wars. -
Battle of Tippecanoe
Fought between U.S. and Indian forces. Even though the U.S. won, they lost a lot of men and valuable weapons. -
War of 1812 begins
Another war with England begins.