-
George Washington Takes Office
George Washington becomes the first President of the United States of America. George Washington had many highlights during Presidency, including the Proclimation of Neutrality. -
Period: to
George Washington's Presidency
-
Unwritten Constitution
The Unwritten Constitution includes the Presidential Cabinet, Judicial Review, Congressional Committees and political parties. These components were not written in the constitution itself, but has been followed traditionally for several years. This contribution by George Washington has had a significant impact on the formation of the government. -
Proclamation of Neutrality
Created by Washington, the Proclamation of Neutrality was established to avoid all war affairs. This was a precedent for his later foreign policy entitled isolationism. This turned out negatively for the United States during the War of 1812. -
Farewell Address
At the end of his second term, George Washington wrote the Farewell Address (with the help of James Madison). In this message, he spoke on topics such as political parties and foreign policy. -
John Adams goes into office
-
Period: to
John Adams Presidency
-
XYZ Affair
After France attacked American ships, John Adams sent three diplomats to France to come to an agreement. The French Representatives, dubbed X,Y and Z, wanted a pay from America to stop France attacks. These two countries subsequently entured undeclared war from 1798- 1800. -
The Alien and Sedition Acts
The Alien Laws increased the requirements for citizenship and gave the President the authority to deport threatening foreigners in time of need. The Sedition Acts presented a fine and imprisionment to anyone who went against government policies or slandered government officials. One response to these acts was the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions. -
Election of 1800
This battle for presidency was between John Adams, Aristocrat, and Thomas Jefferson, Democratic-Republican. Voting oting for both candidates went on for months until Thomas Jefferson was announced president. -
Thomas Jefferson Takes Office
Thomas Jefferson takes office and begins making many necessary changes to the formation of our government, political structure, and so much more. -
Period: to
Thomas Jefferson's Presidency
-
Judiciary Act
This act provided for there to be 6 members of the Supreme Court along with the rule that a decision made by the Court is absolutely final. -
Louisiana Purchase
By making the Louisiana Purchase, Thomas Jefferson expressed his strict interpretation of the U.S Constitution. The French would have much rather sold it to him, and this created a belief in Manifest Destiny. -
Embargo Act
This act was passed under the presidency of Thomas Jefferson, which served as a restriction for trade. It was passed with an interntion to convice England and France to remove restrictions on trade. This act was greatly opposed by many Americans.
