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Washington signs the Federal Judiciary Act, establishing the court. This also sets the jurisdiction and structure of courts, as well as beginning to strengthen the court over time.
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Hamilton completes his financial plan, which is made to put America out of debt. This leads to the creation of political parties, and eventually the Civil War.
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The Treaty of Greenville is signed, ending the Northwest Indian War. America acquires the Northwest Territory, and conflicts with Indians begins increasing.
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The first major Supreme Court case in American history. It changed the number of justices in the Supreme Court from 6 to 9 and it was also the first use of judicial review. Over time, the relevance of the Supreme Court increased.
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The Lewis and Clark Expedition returns. The expedition caused better relationships with Indians.
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Nixon tries to terminate natives throughout his presidency, causing Indian protest movements. Later, Kennedy and Johnson abolish it.
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The court case that eventually led to Nixon's resignation. It was important because it determined that the President cannot use executive power to withhold evidence from court.
