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Constitution
The United States Constitution is drafted in Philadelphia P.A. This document strengthens the federal government. -
Treaty of Paris is Signed
The Treaty of Paris officially ends the Revolutionary war. -
Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights was added two years after the constitution. Most states would not approve to the constitution unless a Bill of Rights was written. -
Tax on Whiskey
The government passes a tax on whiskey to pay the army and navy. -
Whiskey Rebellion
Farmers are enraged by the whiskey tax because they have no money. Many tax collectors were attacked. Men died on both sides. -
Political Parties are Established
People had strong feelings about how much power the government should have, so the country split into two political groups. These groups were the Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans. -
Fries Rebellion
German Americans of eastern Pennsylvania rose to protect another direct tax. This time tax was on land, houses, and slaves -
War of 1812
The Treaty of Paris officially ended the Revolutionary war, but Great Britain still harassed American ships.President James Madison decided that British violations of American rights would no longer be tolerated, so he asked congress for a deceleration of war. -
The Battle of Lake Erie
Commodore Oliver Perry was put in charge of the naval forces on Lake Erie.Perry’s victory not only caused British troops to Canada, but it also gave America a much-needed boost in spirits. -
Treaty of Ghent
The Treaty of Ghent ends the war of 1812
