Political Developments of the Early Republic

By Rachiou
  • Washington Becomes President

    Washington Becomes President
    George Washington was not sure he wanted to be president. The American public greatly wanted him to be their first president.
  • Whiskey Rebellion

    Whiskey Rebellion
    Whisky taxes created a rebellion which made the rebels do torturious acts towards thoses who support the tax. President Washington sent a Militia of troops to stop the rebelion without sheeding a small amount of blood. From that point on Washington showed people the power of the government.
  • John Adams becomes President

    John Adams becomes President
    In 1796 John Adams was elected the nation's second President by a slim margin
  • Alien and Sedition Acts

    Alien and Sedition Acts
    1.People were making fun of the government and due to that a rule was made to not make fun of the government.
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  • Louisiana Purchase

    Louisiana Purchase
    1.This is a deal given from France to America to give more land
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    3.Many Americans raised concerns about the cost of the Louisiana Purchase.
  • Thomas Jefferson becomes President

    Thomas Jefferson becomes President
  • Marbury v Madison

    Marbury v Madison
  • Embargo Act

    Embargo Act