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Election of George Washington
George Washington was elected on February 4, 1789. George Washington was never really elected but appointed as the first president of the United states. George Washington had nobody else running against him in his election. -
XYZ Affair
The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution on December 15, 1791. The bill of rights added to the constitution was significant to the people because it more specifically enumerates the limits or restrictions on what the federal government can do to the states and people. -
Alien Act
the alien act was established on June 25, 1789. The alien act took away civil liberties of people and endangered the breaking of the first amendment. They also took away fundamental freedoms. -
Bill of Rights Added to the constitution
The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution on December 15, 1791. The bill of rights added to the constitution was significant to the people because it more specifically enumerates the limits or restrictions on what the federal government can do to the states and people. -
Beginning of Federalist Party
December 2, 1823. The monroe doctrine was a warning to the british that if they came on any part of the United states land they would take it as a personal threat. The Monroe Doctrine also stated that if they came on the United States land they would fight the british. -
Whiskey Rebellion
Farmers were angry because of an excess tax on whiskey. The tax eliminated profit made by farmers made by important cash crop. They performed a series of attacks. President Washington resolved the conflict by issuing a proclamation and telling the militia to order the protesters to return to their homes. -
Election of John Adams
The election of John Adams was on December 7, 1796. John Adams’ election was the first presidential election that had competition. This was the nations first two party election. The election was a test to see if the people could handle a transaction of power peacefully. -
Sedition Act
Banned the act of publishing incorrect malicious writing against the government. It also banned the inciting of opposition to any act of the president or congress. -
Election of Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson called this election “the Revolution of 1800” because it was the first time the power in America changed from one party to another. He promised to govern as the founders would, and trust people to make good decisions for themselves. These have been known as the Jefferson principles. -
John Marshall appointed
The Louisiana Purchase was on December 1, 1803. This purchase doubled America’s land. The United States gained full control over the trade through the Mississippi River. -
Marbury v. Madsion
The Marbury v. Madison conflict happened on February 24, 1803. This case between Marbury and Madison partially changed the supreme court. Their case made them come up with the judicial review so that members of the supreme court can decide if laws were constitutional. -
Louisiana Purchase
The Louisiana Purchase was on December 1, 1803. This purchase doubled America’s land. The United States gained full control over the trade through the Mississippi River. -
Lewis and Clark expidition
The Marbury v. Madison conflict happened on February 24, 1803. This case between Marbury and Madison partially changed the supreme court. Their case made them come up with the judicial review so that members of the supreme court can decide if laws were constitutional. -
Embargo Act
Jefferson's non violent resistance to French and British invasion of U.S. ships carrying war materials and other cargos to the European belligerents. U.S. ports were blocked to export shipping U.S. or foreign vessels, and restrictions on imports from Great Britain. -
Election of James Madison
Thomas Jefferson refused to serve a third term, instead making his friend Madison his successor. Many newspapers criticized Madison because of his small physical structure and issues relating to the embargo issues. Although these newspapers were out there Madison still managed to win the election. -
Non-Intercourse Act
An act to cancel intercourse between Great Britain and France and United States, and their dependencies. It reopened some trade. -
War of 1812
War against Great Britain. Causes were: British’s attempt to restrict US trade, Royal Navy’s Impressment of seamen, and Ameicans desire to expand it’s territory. Many celebrated this war as a “second war of independence” for the United States. -
Election of james Monroe
Attended Westmoreland County college, and he was a youthful politician. He joined the anti-federalist convention which ratified the Constitution. -
Monroe Doctrine
December 2, 1823. The monroe doctrine was a warning to the british that if they came on any part of the United states land they would take it as a personal threat. The Monroe Doctrine also stated that if they came on the United States land they would fight the british. -
Gibbons vs Ogden
New york gave two people the right to manage steamboats on waters within the state. This law was duplicated in other places which led to problems because it would require out of state boats to paw fees for certain privileges. A New York steamboat owner who did business between states opposed the law, which led to him getting a special permit. -
McCullough vs. Madison
A case with the problem of: Does congress have the right to incorporate a bank, even though the power is not listed in the constitution? The court ruled that the bank was constitutional. -
Beginning of Democratic Republican Party
Ancestor of the Democratic Party. They believed that a strong central gov posed a threat to individual rights. They viewed the US as a confederation of entities.
