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The Whiskey Rebellion
A rebellion from farmers opposing the excise tax where U.S troops were deployed to fight the rebels, leading to a multi year conflict. -
The Northwest Indian War
A war between the U.S and the Northwestern Confederacy over a territory that the U.S had been granted by Great Britain after the Revolution, and it contained many Native Americans that wanted their territory for themselves. -
The Jay Treaty
A Treaty with The U.S and Great Britain, which was heavily disliked by many people in the U.S, because it seemed like a departure from the isolationism that was traditional for the U.S at the time. -
Washington's Farewell Address
A farewell address from George Washington to the American people, urging for them to not let political division keep them apart, warning about foreign affairs, and setting the precedent for the terms of presidency. -
The Quasi War/XYZ Affair
A diplomatic affair between France and the U.S about several U.S commissioners were stuck in France for a trade deal that spiraled into an unintentional conflict -
The Alien And Sedition Acts
Acts passed that barred many from entering the country and made citizens unable to speak out against the government, causing mass outrage. -
The election of 1800
The first time the Democratic Republicans had won an election for President , leading to the first transition of power between the political parties. -
The Louisiana Purchase
A deal between France and the U.S, where the U.S would Purchase the Louisiana territories from France, setting the stage for westward expansion -
The War of 1812
A war Between the U.S and the Canada colonies over disputes over the border and the Impressment of U.S ships into the royal navy, ended after the Treaty of Ghent was signed