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George Washington's Presidency
First president, first presidency, and so Washington set many values and precedents for the president, including forming the cabinet and the two term limit on presidency. -
The Presidential Cabinet is Created
The Cabinet, a group of people who are experts in their own seperate area, wascreated to help the president to make decisions. -
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The Whiskey Rebellion
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Neutrality Proclamation
Washington announced the Neutrality Proclamation, declaring the US to be neutral in conflict between England and France, and anyone who tried to assist either party could be punished by law. -
The Whiskey Rebellion begins
The rebellion held against the taxes placed on material goods, most notably whiskey, in the newly founded United States. -
Creation of the Cotton Gin
The cotton gin was created by Eli Whitney to make the separation of cotton take less time by removing seeds and any other debris. This allowed cotton to become a cash crop, as due to the new simplicity of the machine, the south produced 50 times more cotton. This machine helped to kickstart Americas industrial revolution by allowing the north to create more products, but also further expanded slavery. -
XYZ affair
During this event, French diplomats, known as X,Y, amd Z, demanded a bribe from America as compensation for speaking. This highly offended the American citizens and further fueled the undeclared war by France. -
Alien and Sedition Acts
These laws were passed by President Johm Adams while he was in office in 1798 which included new powers to deport and Imprison France citizens and make it harder for immigrants to vote, make it harder for immigrants to become citizens, and to limit the freedom of speech of those who opposed the president. These acts were passed the limit the threat of France invasion. -
Jefferson Elected President
Thomas Jefferson becomes the second. President of the United States and will go on to name the Louisiana Purchess and help in other events to help our country. -
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Thomas Jefferson's Presidency
Thomas Jefferson, the third president, did many things in his presidency that contradicted his values, but were for the greater good. -
Marbury v. Madison
When John Adams was nearing the end of his presidency, he appointed several midnight judges. The upcoming president, Thomas Jefferson, didn't approve of these judges, and so many of the appointed judges didn't receive their jobs, one of which included Marbury. He challenged the court and ended up not receiving his job, but the case set the precident of Judicial Review. This addresses order and democracy. -
The Louisiana Purchess
On this day, the treaty between France and The United States was signed by president Thomas Jesserson, acquiring 828,000 square miles of land for the nation, kick starting westward expansion and supporting Jefferson's vision of a nation of farmers. -
Embargo of 1807
In 1807, an Embargo was placed on any exported goods in the United States in order to get Britain and France to respect the newly founded Nation, though it ended up starting the industrial revolution, going against Jefferson's wish for a country of farmers. -
Missouri Compromise
The Misouri Compromise was an act passed by congress to try and keep peace between the southern slave states and the northern free states. This compromise added Misouri and a slave state, added Maine as a free state, but most importantly, created a divide at the 36 degree 30' line where above the line would be free states, with the exception of Misouri, while every state below the line would be a slave state. This was later replaced in 1864 by the Kamsas Nebraska Act. -
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Andrew Jackson's Presidency
Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States, abused a lot of his powers and pushed his limitations to the furthest ring, with the Indian Removal Act and using his power of veto to threaten congress to get what he wanted. -
Indian Removal Act
On this day, congress passed the Indian Removal Act, created by Andrew Jackson, which practically forced several Native American tribes to leave there land and relocate to authorized territories. -
The Cherokee Nation's Appeal
On this day, the Cherokee nation tried to appeal to congress and the American people, begging them to reconsider the Indian Removal act and pleading for them to keep their land, as their ancestors were born there, the new land is rather terrible in resources, there are several tribes there that may be hostile, and they were here first. -
Jackson's Second Annual Message
On this day, Andrew Jackson delivered his second annual address to congress, speaking all about how great and awesome the Indian Removal Act is and how it "benefits" both parties. -
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The Nullification Crisis
In this time, South Carolina refused to pay the tax placed on imported goods and nullified the law that permitted the tax. When confronted, they threatened secession from the country, so Jackson threatened to send in troops, murder people, and publicly execute the person who first thought to secede. Luckily, none,of that happened, for a middle ground was found by the two parties and a new tariff was created. -
Worcester v. Georgia
Samuel Worcester, a white man who lived on Cherokee land, pleaded to the court the immorality of the Indian Removel Act. The court decided in favor of Worcester, who's charges were dropped. The court told Jackson to discontinue the act, which he refused to do. This set the precident that the national government was the only authority to deal with Indian nations. This case addresses order and equality. -
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People's Republic of Texas
The People's Republic of Texas were a group of American citizens who expanded west into Texas, at this point owned by Mexico. They procided to declare themselves independent from Mexico and apply for statehood. However, when the government received the application, they decided to put off accepting the state to avoid conflict with Mexico, until ten years later when they were accepted into the country. -
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Trail of Tears
Due to the Indian Removal Act, the Cherokee nation was forced to get up and migrate across the country, during which many people died. The Trail of Tears earned its name for the devastating effects the sudden migration had on the Cherokee people
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Bleeding Kansas
Bleeding Kansas was a series of political debates deciding whether to make Kansas a free or slave state. It was eventually added as a free state, which further through off the balance of free and slave states. Though they attempted to compromise, this event likely helped lead to the American Civil War. -
Annexation of Texes
The Annexation of Texas was the addition of Texas to to United States in 1845 by President James K. Polk. Because Texas was added as a slave state, it caused controversy between the two sides of the country, fueling the Civil War. -
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Mexican-American War
The Mexican-Amrican War was the American invasion of Mexican territory, helping to fight against Mexico for having annexed Texas. The US arose victorious and was awarded with the Purchess of California, New Mexico, and created a border at the Rio Grande between the two countries. -
Wilmont Provosio
The Wilmont Provosio was a proposed law by David Wilmont which proposed the banning of slavery in the states and territory from the Mexican-American War. Though it passed the Senant both times it was proposed, it was rejected by the House of Representatives both times. -
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California Gold Rush
The California Gold Rush was an event which highly pushed towards Westword Expansion. It began when gold was found by James W. Marshall in California, and soon, hundreds of people were flocking from not only the east, but from China, Europe, and Australia to get some gold. This led to multiple settlements in the state and helped California to become a state. -
Compromise of 1850
The Compromise of 1850 was a combination of five bills which separated the states earned from the Mexican-American War. California was admitted as a free state, the Utah and New Mexico territories were allowed to chose, and most chose to live slave free, and the slave trade was banned in Columbia. This intensely through off the balance between free and slave states. -
Kansas-Nebraska Act
The Kansas Nebraska Act was an act created by Stephen Dougless which created the Kansas and Nebraska territories to allow for many new farms to be made. However, many flooded to Kansas and disagreed on whether to vote it as a slave state or a free state, which led to burning Kansas. -
Dred Scott v. Sanford
In this case, former slave Dred Scott went against the court, arguing that since he was a slave on free Teritory, he was no longer a slave. The court decided against Scott, saying that because he is considered property, he doesn't have citizens rights. They also declared the Missouri Compromise unconstitutional and helped to hasten the Civil War. This case addresses equality and freedom v. order. -
South Carolina Secedes
South Carolina becomes the first southern state to secede from the US, starting the American Civil War. -
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Abraham Lincoln's Presidency
The sixteenth president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, served a single term as president and led the country through its Civil War before being assassinated at Ford's Theated. -
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American Civil War
The American Civil War is fought in order to preserve the Union as a whole. -
Lincoln Suspends Habeas Corpus
Abraham Lincoln uses his power as Commander in Chief to suspend Habeas Corpus, the right to apply to leave jail, which should only be a power of congress. -
The Battle of Antietam
After years of fighting the war, it seemed the Confederacy was due to win. General Lee chose to invade the north, and was met with force. After fighting through cornfields and trenches, the confederacy was forced to retreat from Antietam Creek. This "victory" for the north gave hope for the future of The Union, and was all that was needed for President Lincoln to release the Emancipation Proclomation. -
Emancipation Proclomation
The Emancipation Proclomation is passed, setting all slaves in the south free to further convince the south to end the war. -
The Battle of Gettysburg
Considered by many the turning of tables for the war, the three day battle at Gettysburg resulted in immense casualties, but ended in a Union victory. This increased the hope for overall Union victory tenfold and caused the Confederacy to never invade the war again. After this, the Confederacy fought the remainder of the war mostly on the back foot. -
Sherman's March to The Sea
Sherman's March to the Sea was a movement led by William T Sherman from November 15 to December 21 in 1864. This was conducted to convince the south that the north was winning using psychological warfare. Marching through the city of Georgia, they burned the city to the ground. They pillaged and plundered a few villages and earned the reputation of savages, however, once the reached the sea, the stopped. -
13th Amendment
After the Union victory of the Civil War, Congress and president Lincoln passed the 13th amendment which granted freedom and citizenship to every former slave in the country. This wasn't met with complete satisfaction and sadly didn't grant full equality. -
Surrender at Appomattox Courthouse
General Grant and General Lee agreed to meet at Appomattox courthouse after a small battle. This surrender marked the beginning of the reformation of the Union. -
The Assasination of President Lincoln
While going to see My American Coursin at Fords Theatre, Preisdent Abraham Lincoln was assassinated by actor and anti Lincoln conspirator John Wilkes Booth after several other attempts. He dies the morning after across the street. -
Miranda v. Arizona
Police suspected Miranda was guilty of a crime, and so Miranda was interagated and lied to in order to get a confession out of him, as he wasn't aware of his rights. Miranda's lawer fought against this conviction using his rights guaranteed to him by the fifth and sixth amendments. The court found in favor or Miranda and he was retried, while a precident was set that police had to inform people of their rights, so the Miranda Rights were created. This case addresses individualism and equality. -
Tinker v. Des Moines
In this case, several students wore arm bands to protest the Vietnam war. Their school didn't approve of this and suspended students who worse the bands. Tinker sued the school system claiming that doing this violated the kids rights to free speech guaranteed to them by the first amendment. The court decided in favor of Tinker, saying that the first amendment does still apply in schools. This case adresses order v. freedom and individualism. -
Jay Treaty
John Jay formed a treaty that was signed by both England and the United States solving some conflicts left after the Revolutionary War. -
South Carolina Secedes from the US
South Carolina becomes the first southern state to secede from the US, starting the Civil War. -
South Carolina Secedes from the US
South Carolina becomes the first southern state to secede from the US, starting the Civil War.
