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France vs England
Jefferson and partisans preferred France while Hamiltonians preferred Britain. This was an issue since France and England were basically constantly at war during this time period. -
Republicans and Hamilton
Many republicans, who were southerners struck a bargain, they agreed to hamiltons points 1-4 in exchange for a permanent capital on the Pot. -
French Revolution
Supporting the French Revolution was problematic, Robespiere was guillotining everyone. -
The War of 1812
During 1812, the revolutionary war happened. The war is named after the year it started. -
The Battle of Tippecanoe
William Henry Harrison destroyed native settlement of Prophetstown (The battle of Tippecanoe). This Famed him in the presidency of 1840, which had the longest inauguration speech ever given and 40 days after William's presidency had begun he caught a cold and died. -
Federalist Party Ends
1850 was the end to the Federalist party, while the hartford convention to change the constitution. -
"Boss" Tweed
"Boss" Tweed ran New York City and his grandest feat of swindling helps explain how the machine system works. -
Mark's Book
"The Gilded Ages", is a book written by Mark Twain. This book is what caused this period of times naming. -
Tainted Presidency
Tax evasion grew out of control and McDonald eventually confessed and was convicted, thereby tainting the presidency with corruption. -
Civil Service Act
The Civil Service Act of 1883 created a merit system for 10% of federal employees, who were chosen by competitive examination. -
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Booming 20's
During the 20's, the government helped business grow, also known as laissez-faire capitalism. -
1% owns 50%
1% of the nations banks controlled 50% of the nations financial resources. -
The New Immigration Law
In 1924 the new immigration law was passed and in effect, it established quatas on national origin. -
The American Film Industry
In 1925 the american film industry had eclipsed all of its competitors and became the greatest in the world. -
American Love Affair
Half of all american families owned a car which first began the american love affair with the car. -
Britain invades the US
Britain invaded the United States again for the first time since the previous attack.
