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George Washington election
George Washington was a nice guy. He was a general at first thrn later became the president. People loved him because he knew how to run things in the way thier supposed to do things. -
Bill of Rights added to the Constitution
Delegates from other states wanted a Bill of Rights added to the Constitution. Eventually they meet up in New York where the first capitol was located. Soon after they meet up they ratified the Bill of Rights into the Constitution. -
beginning of the federlist party
The Federalist Party was the first American political party, from the early 1790s to 1816 -
election of jhon adams
jhon adams and thomas jefferson we fighting to see who would win the election -
beggining of democratic republican party
The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas jefferson -
Whiskey Rebellion
Alexander Hamilton proposed a tax on Whiskey produced in the United states, to further the effective government we had planed. In 1791 Congress approved the tax. Generally farmers, from Philadelphia, who used Whiskey in their sales were very unhappy. In reaction to the unwanted tax, farmers began attacking. With the drastic measures George Washington send troops to stop the rebellion. -
XYZ Affair
In 1778 the French started to seize American ships, and make them join the French army. The President, at the time, was John Adams. Adam's did not like the French seizing our American ships. He sent down three guys to convince the French letting American ships free. After a long debate, the French decided we could have the ships if we pay a fine of 250,000. We forbid to give up, saying "Millions for defense, but not one cent for tribute." Eventually our ships were gained back. -
Alien Act
Under the Alien Act the President could expel any alien, or foreigner, thought to be dangerous or could be considered a threat to our country. Before 1798 white immigrants could become citizens when they came to America. The new law made immigrants wait 14 years before the could become a citizen of the U.S. -
Sedition Act
When Congress passed the Sedition Act, republicans grew even angrier. The Sedition Act stated, that under this law, citizens of the United States would be jailed or fined if the criticized the government or the people involved inside the government. Many members of Republican newspapers, and Congress, were fined and jailed for expressing their opinions on subjects of the government. -
Election of Thomas Jefferson
In the election of 1800, the Republicans , Thomas Jefferson wanted to attack the federalist for raising the taxes used to prepare for war, The Federalist part included John Adams. Republicans won the popular vote, but the electoral college voted, and Jefferson and Burr, the man running for vice president, tied with 73 votes. If no one wins the electoral college the House of Representatives must decide the winner. The House choose Jefferson to be the president, and Burr became the Vice. -
John marshal appoointed
In January 1801, President John Adams faced a troublesome decision. The country needed a new Chief Justice for the Supreme Court, and he had to find one. the original person had resigned and he needed a job so he later got appointed to cheif justace. -
Marbury V. Madison
In the court case of 1803 Marbury vs Madison the court had a major problem on their hands. they both argued of the tactics of the federalist were unfair. Because they thought it gave the court to much power. In court The Judiciary act of 1789 states that "cases can not be brought up unless it was against federal officials." -
Louisiana Purchase
A treaty signed on April 30,1803 the United Sates had purchased a territory from France, which was called the Louisiana Purchase. This treaty gave us Americans even more land for our new country, but it caused America's debts to rise. The purchase provided America with new land and opportunity, but it did cause a serve problem with debt. -
Monroe Doctorine
The Monroe Doctrine was created by James Monroe. His idea was to prevent European immigrants from entering the U.S. border and also a solution that won't allow Europeans to have the power to take as back into their possession. -
Lewis & Clark expodition
once we purchaesed louisiana. Jefferson was president at the time and he wanted us to explore the new lands. so he sent to peole to do the job. the people he sent was lewis and clark their expidition toook 2 years to complete and try to find what the new land is like. -
Embargo Act
The Embargo Act forbidden international trades in or out of American ports. The goal of the Embargo Act was to get the French and British to quit restricting us Americans. This Act was very unsuccessful and ineffective, and completely backfired on the Americans. The act was ended in 1809. -
Election of James Madison
Jefferson didn't run for a third term of presidency, following Washington's precedent. Republican, James Madison easily won the Election of 1808. Madison hope that he could convince Britain and France to agree America's neutrality. -
Non-Intercorse Act
Towards the end of President Thomas Jefferson's presidency, Congress had the idea to replace the Embargo Act of 1807, with the new Non-Intercourse Act. The act raised all embargo, except the ones bound for British and French ports. The act of mainly ineffective and was indeed a cause to the War of 1812. -
War of 1812
Years after the American Revolution problems between Great Britain and the U.S. came up again. The war started when Britain began a seizure on American ships, and when that started forcing American sailors to work in the British army, impressment. The war ended in 1815 with the Treaty of Ghent. Many important events were present in the war, like the making of "The Star-Spangled Banner". The war ended on December 24, 1814. -
Battle of New Orleans
The Battle of New Orleans took place on January 8, 1815. it was the biggest battle -
election of james monroe
he was the 5th presedent of the u.s. he was the founding father of the united states -
Expanded Suffrage to all white males
Expanded Suffrage to all white males banned some men rights like the right to vote, and other little things that add up. the sufferage started huge fights and eventually become so important that the needed to do somthing quickly to help. -
missoui compromise
missoui compermise was a agreement passed in 1820 because of slavery. -
Gibbons V. Ogden
The Supreme Court, upheld the power of the Federal Government to regulate trade between States. The Court shut down the New York laws that controlled the steamboats. The Court tried to control New York's steamboats traveling between New York and New Jersey. -
McCulloch v. Maryland
Maryland issued a tax on the U.S. Bank of Baltimore, in an effort to help the states, who felt the National Banks were unfair competition. James McCullouh refused to pay the tax Maryland issued, so as a result Maryland took McCulloch into court. McCulloch eventually won the case. -
election of 1824
John Quincy Adams was elected as presedent on February 9, 1825 -
beginning of democratic party
The Democratic Party is one of two major parties in the United States, -
Election of andrew jackson
andrew jackson became the 7th presedent. he defeated the indian army. -
Indian Removal Act
The Supreme Court decided that the Native Americans had the right to stay in Georgia in the case of Worcester v. Georgia. President Andrew believed that the U.S. government could not interfere with the states government rights and stop the removal. In result Jackson pushed the Indian Removal Act, which gave the president the power to push the Native Americans west of the Mississippi. Later the journey of the Indians was known as "The Trial of Tears". -
Worcester v. Georgia
This court case was brought up, when Georgia passed a law declaring that all Native Americans must be goverened by the states laws, and Georgia also begain focing Native Americans west of the Mississippi River. The Indians went to court stating the Georgia's actions went against the treaties that protected their rights, freedom, and land. Chief Justice John Marshall declared Georgia's acts unconstitutional and stated that the Indians were protected by the Constitution. -
Closing Of The U.S. Bank
The U.S. Bank was created by, a federalist, Alexander Hamilton. The banks purpose was to regulate economic polices. Andrew Jackson strongly disliked the U.S. Bank, he believed it would become too powerful, and eventually the bank would take control of America. The bank had to be reassured while Jackson was still president, as a result of his dislike of the bank, he vetoed the Bank's statement.
