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Declaration of Independence
This document declared the US's independence from Great Britain. It also explained the values of things such as liberty and equality. -
The Ratification of the Constitution
The Constitution was officially approved by the required number of states. It laid out the design for the government which balanced power between federal and state powers. This also included the Bill of Rights. All Together it marked the start of the US development in democracy. -
Federal Judiciary Act
This was a law passed by Congress. It established the federal court system and explained the structure of the judiciary system. This act also made the Supreme Court as well as federal courts and explained their responsibilities aswell. -
George Washington's Presidency
He was the first president of the US. He established many new rules for the nation such as the two-term limit for presidents. He set the stage for future leaders. -
Establishment of the First National Bank
The bank was set up to stabilize the country's financial system and to manage government money. It was also used to encourage economic growth. This helped to shape the American economy for the future. -
The Bill of Rights
This was an addition to the Constitution, it protected individual freedoms against the government's power. They covered different rights such as freedom of speech, religion, and fair trial. -
Whisky Rebellion
This was a protest against the US government tax on Whiskey. Farmers were upset about the tax and began to rebel against it. In order to keep it contained George Washington used military force to control the rebellion. -
XYZ Affair
This was when American diplomats were sent to France to negotiate peace but ended up being bribed by French agents. This led to a crisis between the US and France which caused an undeclared naval war. This affair influenced American foreign policy. -
Alien and Sedition Act
This aimed to make it harder for immigrants to become citizens. It let the President deport any noncitizens who were considered dangerous. -
Quasi War
This was an undeclared naval conflict between the US and France. It happened because of the XYZ affair and it was fought mostly overseas. However, it ended with the signing of the convention of 1800 which normalized the relationship between the two countries. -
Thomas Jefferson Presidency
Thomas Jefferson was the third president of the US. He helped to lead the Louisiana Purchase and emphasized his ideas on limited government. -
Louisiana Purchase
This was when the US bought a large amount of land from France which went from the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains. This purchase increased the size of the country and gave new opportunities for Western expansion. -
The War of 1812
This was a conflict between the US and Britain that created American independence. A major event in this war was the burning of Washington D.C. It ended with the Treaty of Ghent which established pride and unity in the US. -
The Monroe Doctrine
This Doctrine stated that no European countries could interfere with the Americas. They did this to show that they wanted nothing to do with Europe. -
American Foreign Policy
This explained the way that the US interacted with other countries. It contains an explanation of how the US should handle things like trade agreements, alliances, and other foreign relationships.