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The Judiciary Act
The Federal Judiciary Act established the court system of the United States. -
Alexander Hamilton's Financial Plan
Alexander Hamilton's financial plan was created with the intention of providing the new country with some sort of economic backbone. This plan consisted of three main parts:
1) Combining the nation's debts as a whole and taxing all citizens to pay it off
2) Creating a national bank for collecting taxes, holding government funds, and making loans
3) Aiding the Nation's industries through things like a protective tariff. -
The Whiskey Rebellion
The Whiskey Rebellion was the first major uprising in the new country. A large group of farmers who were negatively affected by recently imposed taxations on distilled spirits began apposing the government and tax collectors. After an organized attack made by the rebels on the tax collector, George Washington sent a militia of around 13, 000 men, putting an end to the rebellion. -
Alien and Sedition Acts
The Alien and Sedition Acts were created by President Adams. The Alien Acts restricted the rights of immigrants currently living in the U.S. and the Sedition Acts outlawed publicly restricting the government. -
Kentucky/Virginia Revolutions
People were getting really irritated by Adam's policies, and, led by Jefferson and Madison, the states of Virginia and Kentucky tried to refuse to accept them. They weren't allowed to, of course, and the whole thing was eventually subdued. -
Marbury vs. Madison
Marbury vs. Madison is a significant trial because it created the basis for judicial review, the process of deciding whether something was constitutional or not. -
Civil Rights Act
President Lyndon B. Johnson created the Civil Rights Act which outlawed discrimination/segregation based on gender, race, religion, color, or national origin. -
Economic Oppurtunity Act
The Economic Opportunity Act created the Office of Economic Opportunity. The programs made by this office created more jobs and options for those suffering economically. This act increased employment rates greatly, and began the process of pulling the country out of poverty. -
The Voting Rights Act
The Voting Rights Act was passed in order to get rid of things such as the illiteracy tests which were designed to prevent African Americans from voting.
