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begining of Federalist Party
the federalistsupported the ratification of the new constitution of the US. -
Election of George Washington
Washington was the first president and setup many traditions for presidents in the future. He was the first one to set up a cabinet also set up the formality of the presidency. Washington was also in office during the French Revolution and was against having alliances with foreign countries. -
Election of George Washington
Washington was the first president and setup many traditions for presidents in the future. He was the first one to set up a cabinet also set up the formality of the presidency. Washington was also in office during the French Revolution and was against having alliances with foreign countries. -
Bill of rights added to the constitution
The Bill of rights was one of the most important documents because it list our basic rights. The Bill of Rights was based of the magna carta the basic rights of men. The Bill of Rights is still used today in everyday life such as freedom of speech. -
Bill of Rights addedto the Constitution
The Bill of rights was one of the most important documents because it list our basic rights. The Bill of Rights was based of the magna carta the basic rights of men. The Bill of Rights is still used today in everyday life such as freedom of speech. -
Beginning of the federalist party
The federalist party Was one of the first American parties. Alexander Hamilton was the main founder of the party. It supported factories and thought that strong government. -
Beginning of the Democratic Republican Party
The Democratic republican party was one of the first political parties in America. It was founded by Thomas Jefferson who didn’t agree with Alexander Hamilton’s views on government. The Democratic Republicans believed in an agricultural economy. Also believed in a weak government and a strict reading in the constitution. -
Beginning of Democratic-Republican Party
The Democratic republican party was one of the first political parties in America. It was founded by Thomas Jefferson who didn’t agree with Alexander Hamilton’s views on government. The Democratic Republicans believed in an agricultural economy. Also believed in a weak government and a strict reading in the constitution. -
Whiskey Rebellion
This was a small rebellion over a tax on whiskey. The rebellion was immediately stomped out. This was significant because it showed the strength of George Washington and the government. -
Election of John Adams
Adams presidency was important in the way of keeping George Washington’s wishes. Adam’s presidency was built around trying to keep the peace between other countries and America. -
Sedition Act
The sedition acts consisted of four laws passed by congress, as americans prepared for war with france. The sedition acts increased the residency requirement from five to fourteen years! -
XYZ Affair
The XYZ affair was an important part in american history. It proved the the U.S. wanted respect from foreign trades. It also showed that the U.S doesnt change peace for money. -
Marbury v. Madison
The case was whether Marbury should be appointed his position which Adams had given to him at midnight but Jefferson told him to withhold the appointments. This was the first major court case
and very important to the judicial branch. The Supreme Court ruled in Madison's favor in this case. But it gave the power to decide whether laws passed were constitutional or unconstitutional which made the judiciary review. -
Louisiana Purchase
The Louisiana purchase was the when Jefferson asked the French if they can buy New Orleans. Napoleon however needed money for his war so he sold them the entire Louisiana territory. This was a bit of a controversy because Jefferson was a democratic republican who believed in a sticked reading of the constitution where it didn’t mention anything about the president expanding our land. -
Lewis and Clark Expedition
Thomas Jefferson, 3rd president of the U.S., sent Meriwether Lewis and William Clark on an expediton to find the Missouri and Columbia river that connects to the Pacific Ocean giving them western land access to port markets out of the Gulf of Mexico to the eastern cities along the Ohio river. -
Embargo Act
Thomas Jefferson signed the Embargo Act which imposed a total ban on foreign trade. They signed it to damage British trade because they had been looting and destroying our trade ships. This however backfired and ended up hurting us than the British. -
War of 1812
The War of 1812 was a mixed affair and was the first time that America was invaded. One most famous battles in the war was the Battle of New Orleans which took place after the war which was because of bad communication. Also the star spangle banner was written during this. This also showed Americas strength and that it could fight its own battles. -
Election of James Monroe
Monroes victory in election lead to the era of good feelings,the missouri compromise, and the monroe doctrine. -
Monroe Doctrine
James Monroe wrote his Monroe Doctrine. His statement warned European nations to not interfere with Latin America because they were in the midst of a rebellion. -
Gibbon vs Odgen
Odgen had a the ability to operate teamboats in Newyork and New Jersey.
