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Americans advocate and push for new colleges despite already existing colonial colleges created in the 17th century.
Americans worried that colonial colleges created before the American Revolution were tainted by British and aristocratic influences. Thus, they founded new colleges based on republican ideals. -
Americans view on African Americans following the Revolution.
Most Americans viewed African Americans as anything more than low laborers and believed that black people were inferior. No education was granted for African American children. -
Slavery is debated
Two enslaved men and multiple widowed enslaved women fought legally for their freedom in the courthouse. America, being a new country, was not sure on how to handle these situations so this caused debate over their freedoms. -
American revolutionary veterans face social and economic struggles after the end of the American Revolution
Many Revolutionary War veterans faced economic struggles such as debts, and struggled to reestablish farms and businesses in a post-war economy. -
Republican motherhood was popularized
Benjamin Rash created a essay supporting female education to shape the best political ideas in America with more opinions to non educated people. -
George Washington unites a nation
George Washington addressed the issues across the nation between Native Americans and many economical issues, he then established the four government posts. -
George Washington appoints his members to his cabinet after taking office as the First President of the United States
George Washington created the his cabinet after being sworn into office, the secretary of state, Thomas Jefferson, the secretary of war, Henry Knox, the secretary of treasury, Alexander Hamilton and attorney general, Edmund Randolph. -
Hamilton Forges a Financial Plan
Hamilton played a leading role trying strengthen the national economy and government as the secretary of the treasury. He wanted to establish a national bank to recover state depts and to tie more Americans to the federal government. -
Hamilton pushes for national bank
Hamilton proposed a National Bank of the United States with a $10 million capital, which is five times more than all other American banks combined, and also pushed for the ability to issue paper money. This was opposed by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. -
The Bill of Rights being added to the Constitution
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution which reassured that the federal government would not infringe on the rights of individuals and states. -
Washington D.C. is constructed
The construction of Washington D.C. was supposed to become the capital of the United states to have a new identity. Washington and Hamilton both agreed to Jefferson's placement of the capital. Sadly the identity of the nation was associated with slavery. -
Enslaved men, women, foreign workers help construct the new capital in Washington.
The government ordered enslaved men and a few women to construct the capital in Washington, as many workers suffered from diseases, sparse meals and limited medical care. -
Abigail Adams speaks out against controversial topics
Abigail Adams was the wife of John Adams, the nations second president. She used her position to advocate for women's rights and speak out against slavery. She was a highly influential figure throughout her lifetime.