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Important Events: 1790-1820 *BONUS*

By Thomas R.

  • Bill of Rights Ratified

    Bill of Rights Ratified
    The Bill of Rights is a simpler name for the first ten amendments to the US Constitution. It enumerates rights and freedoms not explicitly stated in the orginal Constitution. Rights and freedoms include these: freedom of religion, speech, press, and peaceful assembly; freedom from unreasonable search and seizure, freedom to personal security, and freedom from warrants issued without reasonable cause; right to bear arms (weapons); right to impartial jury; and six more basic rights and freedoms.

  • Yellow Fever Outbreak in Philidelphia

    Yellow Fever Outbreak in Philidelphia
    Yellow fever, an acute hemmorhagic virus, breaks out in Philidelphia. 4,044 are recorded dead, but more than 5,000 are suspected to be dead. It was transmitted by mosquitoes, which was not verified until the late 1800s. New York made quarantines available, but until then, refuges were the only option, as hospitals did not allow people with infectious diseases. The end didn't come around until late October of that year.

  • Whiskey Rebellion [pic: mrmunford.blogspot.com]

    Whiskey Rebellion [pic: mrmunford.blogspot.com]
    People like farmers and barterers used corn in the form of whiskey as money/currnecy. Under the presidency of George Washington, this form of currency was taxed. Yes. Money was taxed. Farmers (mostly war veterans) resisted and protested they were being taxed without local representation. Rebels used violence and intimidation to keep officials from collecting tax. Only when the militia became involved, did the rebellion cease. The tax was repealed by Thomas Jefferson's Republican Party in 1800.

  • The XYZ Affair

    The XYZ Affair
    This was a diplomatic corruption episode under the administation of John Adams and involving the United States and France. Its name comes from the aliases of the French diplomats involved, X, Y and Z. An American diplomat group was sent to France to negotiate issues threating to break out in war. The diplomats were confronted by agents of French Foreign Minister Talleyard and were told to prepare bribes before negotiations could continue. The Americans were appalled and left with no negotiation.

  • Fries's Rebellion

    Fries's Rebellion
    This was an armed tax revolt against PA farmers from 1799-1800. This was a tax on houses, land, and slaves. The tax was to raise revenue for the Quasi-War between America and France. As usual, after trials and military involvement, the rebellion was supressed.

  • The Louisiana Purchase is Made

    The Louisiana Purchase is Made
    The United States of America purchased from France the territory of Louisiana (all or part of 15 current states). It cost America a grand total of about $15M. The purchase was originally opposed due to the thought that it was "unconstitutional", but was eventually allowed, as it actually was constitutional.

  • Lewis and Clark's Expedition Begins

    Lewis and Clark's Expedition Begins
    The Lewis and Clark Expedition, also known as the Corps of Discovery Expedition, was the first American expedition to cross what is now the western portion of the United States, departing in May, 1804 from St. Louis on the Mississippi River, making their way westward through the continental divide to the Pacific coast. The expedition was for mapping new territory and to establish an understanding of this newly acquired land. They were assisted by a Native named Sacagawea.

  • The War of 1812 Begins

    The War of 1812 Begins
    The War of 1812 was a 32-month military conflict between the United States on one side, and on the other Great Britain, its colonies and its Indian allies in North America. The outcome resolved many issues which remained from the American War of Independence, but involved no boundary changes. The United States declared war in 1812 for several reasons, including trade restrictions brought about by Britain continuing war with France, impressing soldiers, and annexing Canada.

  • The Burning at Washington

    The Burning at Washington
    On August 24, 1814, after defeating the Americans at the Battle of Bladensburg, a British force led by Major General Robert Ross occupied Washington City and set fire to many public buildings. The facilities of the U.S. government, including the White House and U.S. Capitol, were largely destroyed.[4] The British commander's orders to burn only public buildings and strict discipline among the British troops are credited with preserving the city's private buildings.

  • Missouri Comprise

    Missouri Comprise
    The Missouri Compromise was passed in 1820 between the pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions in the United States Congress, involving primarily the regulation of slavery in the western territories. It prohibited slavery in the former Louisiana Territory north of the parallel 36°30′ north except within the boundaries of the proposed state of Missouri.