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War for Independence
- Declare independence 1776
- Puts nation in great amount of debt
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Articles of Confederation adopted
Creates loose alliance of 13 states. -
The Constitution is ratified
Virginia is the 9th state to ratify the Constitution. -
Washington appoints Hamilton as Secretary of the Treasury
Hamilton:
- Supports strong, central government
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Washington appoints Jefferson as the Secretary of State
Jefferson:
- Supports state governments
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The French Revolution
- French fighting for liberty and equality
- Leads to war with Britain (1793)
- French fighting for liberty and equality
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Funding & Assumption
Alexander Hamilton proposes the federal government assumes and funds federal and state debts from the War. -
National Bank
Hamilton proposes to create the Bank of the United States. -
Tariffs
Hamilton proposes the federal government raises tariffs. -
Whiskey Rebellion
A rebellion by western Pennsylvania farmers to the Whiskey Tax. -
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Presidency of John Adams
- Quasi-War
- Naturalization, Alien, and Sedition Acts
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Naturalization, Alien, and Sedition Acts
Process for immigrants to become citizens more difficult; people can be punished for criticizing the government. Challenged by Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions. -
Election of 1800
The first election when parties mattered. The presidential position went from John Adams, a Federalist, to Thomas Jefferson, a Democratic-Republican. -
Jefferson purchases the Louisiana Territory from the French
Over 800,000 square miles of land are bought for $15 million. -
The War of 1812 begins
A conflict between Britain and the United States, under President Madison. -
Hartford Convention
Federalists demand an end to the War of 1812.
