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Election of George Washington
George Washington was elected to be the first president. He led the nation very well and settled many problems. He set many precedents for future presidents. In his farewell address, he told us to stay out of foreign affairs, and to not split into political parties, but we didn’t listen. -
Bill of Rights added to the Constitution
The Bill of Rights was passed. Consisted of the first 10 amendments. Listed individual rights that can’t be ten away. Was very desired. -
Beginning of the Federalist Party
At the end of Washington’s presidency the government had different ideas on how the government should be run. Alexander Hamilton founded the Federalist party. They believed in a strong federal government and drew support from merchants and manufacturers. -
Beginning of Democratic-Republican Party
At the end of Washington’s presidency the government had different ideas on how to run the country. Thomas Jefferson founded the Democratic-Republican party. They believed in a strong state government and supported farmers and planters. -
Whiskey Rebellion
To raise money for the Treasury, Congress approved a tax on all liquor made and sold in the United States, called The Whiskey Rebellion. The Whiskey Rebellion was a protest over a tax on all liquor made and sold in the U.S. Backcountry farmers hated the tax on whiskey. Many refused to pay it because they thought it was unfair. -
Election of John Adams
Political Parties played a large role in the Election of 1796. The election had n unexpected outcome. Adams became President and Jefferson became Vice President. The government was now being run by two people from different political parties. -
XYZ Affair
The French were capturing U.S. sailors and ships. We sent three diplomats which included Charles Pinckney, John Marshall, and Elbridge Gerry to talk about peace with French Foreign Minister Charles Talleyrand. Talleyrand sent three agents known as X,Y, and Z. They demanded a huge sum of money, but we would not pay them. The event was later called the X, Y, Z affair. -
Alien Act
Alien act allowed the president to deport people who he thought were suspicious or spies. People thought it was unconstitutional. John Adams really passed it to get rid of some Jefferson supporters. -
Sedition Act
The Sedition Act, passed on July 14 declared that any treasonable activity, including the publication of "any false, scandalous and malicious writing," was a high misdemeanor, punishable by fine and imprisonment. This act was passed in order to strengthen the federal government. Many Americans found this unconstitutional and did not like the Sedition Act. -
Election of Thomas Jefferson
In The Election of 1800 Adams ran as the Federalist candidate vs. Thomas Jefferson. The Election of 1812 was known as the first real election because of the two different parties running against each other. This election set two precedents which were power was transferred peacefully and ? -
John Marshall appointed
John Marshal is appointed. He creates the principal of Judicial Review. Made the Judicial branch and the government more powerful. -
Marbury vs. Madison
Marbury v. Madison was an 1803 court case in which the supreme court ruled that it had the power to decide whether laws passed by congress were constitutional and reject unconstitutional laws. This is the first time we used judicial review. This court case also strengthened the federal government. -
Louisiana Purchase
Thomas Jefferson bought 800,000 square miles of land from France for 15 million dollars. It roughly doubled the size of the U.S.. Lewis and Clark were sent with men to explored the area. -
Lewis and Clark expidition
Thomas Jefferson sent Lewis and Clark to explore the new Louisiana Territory. Met Sacajawea, a skilled Indian women, who guided them. They wrote in journals about Indian tribes, geography, and climate. -
Embargo Act
The Embargo Act was a law that imposed a total ban on foreign trade. Jefferson hoped that an American embargo would hurt France and Britain by cutting needed supplies. It did hurt them but, it ended up hurting Americans more. -
Election of James Madison
In The Election of James Madison the Federalist Party did a little better than in1804, but the election was easily won by James Madison and the Democratic-Republican Party. James Madison was a supporter of a strong central government. He supported the people’s and state’s power. -
The Non-Intercourse Act
The Non-intercourse Act prohibited all shipping and trade between the UnitedStates and British- or French-controlled ports. Some turned to smuggling, importing or exporting goods in violation of trade laws. Jefferson even ended up admitting that The Non-intercourse Acts had failed. -
The War of 1812
The War Of 1812 was a very important war in U.S. history .It included many great events such as The Treaty of Ghent, Battle of Lake Erie, Hartford Convention, Battle of New Orleans, and many other important events. In the end nothing was resolved , and ended up being a waste of time, money , and lives. -
Battle Of New Orleans
The British attacked New Orleans in an effort to gaining control and sail up the Mississippi River. However Andrew Jackson was waiting. American soldiers dug in trenches to defend themselves, British kept attacked and falling under American fire. In the end, only seven Americans died. -
Election of James Monroe
James Monroe was the republican candidate who defeated his Federalist opponent with ease. Monroe was the last Revolutionary War officer to be elected to President. Americans were fond of his old ways Monroe later helped the country and created an “era of good feelings”. -
Expanded suffrage to all white males.
Suffrage is made available to all white males. All men are guaranteed the right to vote. Told in the 15th Amendment. But many couldn’t pay poll taxes so many didn’t vote. -
Missouri Comprimise
Henry Clay’s compromise to admit Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state. The argument lasted months until Clay made this proposal. This was to keep the number of free and slave stated equal. -
Monroe Doctrine
James Monroe made the Monroe Doctrine. It told European nations that the U.S. would not interfere in European Affairs. It warned European Nations not try to regain control of land in Latin America. -
Gibbons vs. Ogden
Supreme Court Case that upheld the power of the federal government to regulate trade between states. It helped the economy because it made the power to regulate trade easier. -
McCulloch vs. Maryland
1809- McCulloch v. Maryland was an 1819 case in which the Supreme Court ruled that states had no right to interfere with federal institutions within their borders. The case concerned the legitimacy of the authority of a newly created national bank to control the issuance of currency by the states, including Maryland. This court case also used the power of judicial review and strengthened the federal government as did many other court cases in this era. -
Election of 1824
1824 Election of 1824- Election where there was no clear winner. Jackson won the popular vote, but no candidate won the electoral vote. The vote went to the House of Representatives. The Speaker of the House Henry Clay urged members to vote for Adams. Adams promise Clay that if he won Clay would become Secretary of State. Jackson called this Election a “Corrupt Bargain”. -
Election of Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson was inaugurated after the Election of 1828. Jackson became popular because of his victories in the War of 1812 and the Creek Indians. After the “Corrupt Bargain” Jackson won the election by a landslide. -
1Beginning of the Democratic Party (Jacksonian Democracy)-
By the time that Andrew Jackson was inaugurated into office the Democratic party was the strongest of the two political parties. The Supreme Court’s power expanded, and the democrats gained many government jobs due to the spoils system by Jackson. -
Indian Removal Act
The Indian Removal Act was the first major legislation that reversed the U.S. policy of respecting the rights of American Indians. The act granted tribes unsettled western prairie land in exchange for their territories within state borders, mainly in the Southeast. Some tribes refused to trade their land, and U.S. troops forced tribes such as the Cherokee to march westward in what became known as the Trail of Tears. -
Worcester vs. Georgia
Worcester v. Georgia was a court case that used judicial review and strengthened the federal government. Georgia passe laws restricting the right to take away the authority of the Cherokees over their lands. Worchester refused to leave his land and he got arrested. He held a case defending his opinion and the Supreme Court ruled that Georgia had no right to control access to Native American territory. -
Closing Of the U.S. Bank
Andrew Jackson closed the second bank of the U.S. He thought it had to much power, and it only benefited the rich. People thought he wouldn’t get reelected, but he did.
