-
Declaration of independence
A document written by the american people to declare independence from britain. They explained they wanted to be free and have rights. -
George washington becomes president
George Washington became the first president of the United States in New York city. This was the start of the United States government. -
Bill of rights
The bill of rights were the first 10 amendments to the constitution. They were made to protect the rights of people. -
Whiskey rebellion
The whiskey rebellion was when farmers in Pennsylvania protested a tax on whiskey. They were angry because whiskey was important to their income. -
President adams elected
John Adams became the second president of the United States. -
president thomas jefferson elected
president thomas jefferson became the third president of the United states in washington d.c. It aws the first time a president was elected in the new capital. -
the louisana purchase
The louisana purchase was when the United States bought more than 820,000 square miles of land from France. The deal made the country double in size. -
war of 1812
The war of 1812 was when the United States and Britain fought with each other. They fought over the impressement of American sailors. -
battle of new orleans
The battle of new Orleans was a battle during the war of 1812. Andrew jackson and his troops defeated the British troop that was bigger. He became a hero for the americans. -
Missouri compromise
the Missouri compromise was an agreement to keep balance between free states and slave states. It also banned slavery in the north of a line and allowed missouri as a slave state and maine as a free state.