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Judiciary Act of 1789
The Judiciary Act of 1789 organized 13 district courts and three circuit courts. -
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The French Revolution
King Louis XVI and his wife were beheaded. France declared war on Britain. -
National Bank established
The national bank was a way to issue one form of currency and provide a way for businesses to take out loans. -
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Whiskey Rebellion
A backcountry revolt against Hamilton's federal tax on alcohol. (Ended by Washington and his 13,000 troops) -
Washington's Proclamation of Neutrality
Washington's announcement that the U.S. would not take sides in the war between France and Britain. -
Jay's Treaty
The Treaty of Amity, Commerce, and Navigation, Between Britain and the US. More commonly known as the Jay Treaty or Jay's Treaty, was a treaty that averted war and resolved issues that remained since the Treaty of Paris of 1783. -
Washington's Farewell Address
Printed message from Washington when he left office. -
The Election of 1796
The first real contest for president. -
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XYZ Affair
An incident between French and United States diplomats over the invasion of American ships that resulted in a limited, undeclared war known as the Quasi-War. -
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Quasi War
An undeclared naval war between the French and US