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Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris Formally ended The American Revolutionary War. The Treaty of Paris was signed in Paris by representatives of King George III and representatives of the United States of America on September 3, 1783. Details included fishing rights and restoration of property and prisoners of war. -
Constitution
The U.S. Constitution is drafted in Philadelphia PA. This Document strengthens the federal government. -
Bill of Rights Approved in Virginia
On December 15, 1791, Virginia approved10 of 12 10 Of the amendments. -
Whiskey Rebellion
A Tax Protest in the United States. 500 armed men attacked the fortified home of tax inspector General John Neville. Washington then sent peace commissioners to western Pennsylvania to negotiate with the men, and calling on governors to send a militia force to enforce the tax. Washington himself rode at the head of the army to suppress the revolt, with 13,000 militiamen that were provided by the governors of Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. -
Political Parties Established
New Political Parties are established. Some of the established parties include Federalist and Anti-Federalist -
Fries Rebellion
The German Americans of Eastern Pennsylvania rose to protest on the tax on land, houses, and slaves. Angry citizens dumped boiling water on the tax collectors, harassed them and stole their records. Protest Leaders were arrested, but former militia captain John Fries rode into Bethlehem with some men and freed the Protest Leaders. -
The War of 1812
The War of 1812 was fought between the United States and the United Kingdom from 6/18/1812 to 2/18/1815. The causes of the War were a series of economic sanctions taken by the British and French against the United States as part of the Napoleonic Wars and American outrage at the British practice of impressment, especially after the Chesapeake incident of 1807. 15,000 people died in The War of 1812 -
The Battle of Lake Erie
The Battle of Lake Erie was fought on Lake Erie off the coast of Ohio during The War of 1812. During The Battle of Lake Erie Vessels of the United States Navy Defeated and Captured Six Vessels of The British Royal Navy. -
The Treaty of Ghent
The Treaty of Ghent is the peace treaty that ended the War of 1812 between the United States and the United Kingdom. Both sides signed The Treaty of Ghent on December 24, 1814, in the city of Ghent. -
The Battle of New Orleans
The Battle of New Orleans was fought on January 8, 1815 between the British Army and the United States Army. The battle took place after the signing of The Treaty of Ghent before news of the treaty could reach the United States. American troops defeated a British assault on New Orleans in about 30 minutes, despite the British having a large advantage in training, experience, and troops. The Americans suffered roughly 250 casualties, and the British suffered roughly 2,000 casualties.
