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First Census
U.S population was 3.9 million, 760,000 African Americans and about 700,00 were enslaved. Over half of the African Americans were slaves. -
BILL OF RIGHTS IS RATIFIED!
In 1791 the Bill of rights became part of the constitution. The first 10 Amendments were written by James Madison. -
Election
George Washington and Adams are re-elected president and vice-president. -
War
George Washington has declared U.S neutrality as war broke out in France and Great Britain. -
Whiskey rebellion
Farmers in Western Pennsylvania protest against risen tax on whiskey, got put down by federal troops. -
Presidential election.
John Adams (Federalist) wins Presidency against Thomas Jefferson (Republican). -
Second Census
U.S. population totals 5.3 million, including 1 million African Americans, about 900,000 were enslaved. -
Presidential Election
Thomas Jefferson and Burr (both Democratic-Republican) tie in election for president, beating Adams and Pinckney (Federalist) -
Barbary begins
Tripoli declares war on U.S. Thomas sends ships to Mediterranean sea. -
Territory
Louisiana is purchased by France for $15 million, doubling the size of the U.S -
Tie
Jefferson and Burr tie for election. Since both weren't nominated separately, Jefferson gets elected with 36 ballots and wins third presidency. -
Barbary
Barbary war ends after troops Capture Darna -
Ban on slave trade
Slave importation now banned, was passed by Congress then required by the constitution. -
Cotton
Cotton is the most exported in the U.S (Top export in the 1800s) -
Election
For the presidential election James Madison was elected president and George Clinton re-elected vice president. (democratic) -
Third Census.
U.S population= 7.2 million, with 1.4 million African Americans, with 1.2 million enslaved. -
War
War begins as the U.S declares war on Great Britain over issues on the borders, trade and freedom of the seas. War is supported by the Westerners and opposed by the New Englanders. Idians fight of the side of the British. -
Resolutions
New England's Federalist opposed the war of 1812 consider secession but is recommending constitutional amendments to help protect sovereignty. -
First Seminole war
The attack begins on the settlers in Florida and georga.. Spain regained control over Florida from Britain as a part of the Treaty of Paris -
Fourth/last Census.
U.S. population is now 10 million with 1.7 million African Americans. about 1.5 million are enslaved. Only 6% live in cities.
