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Election of George Washington
George Washington was elected on February 27, 1789. -
Bill of Rights added to Constitution
The Bill Of rights was voted into the constitution on December 15, 1791. -
Beginning of Federalist Party
First American political party, Era of the First Party System. -
Beginning of Democratic-Republican Party
American political party founded by James Madison and Thomas Jefferson. -
Whiskey Rebellion
It was a protest over tax on all liquor made and sold in the United States. Farmers who sold their grain in the form of whiskey had to pay a new tax which they did not like at all. -
Election of John Adams
John Adams runs with Thomas Pinckney against Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr. -
XYZ Affair
The XYZ Affair happened on April 1, 1798. The XYZ Affair was where three anonymous France representatives tried to black mail America into paying them and America responded by saying we would rather go to war that pay their blackmail. -
Alien and Sedition's Act
The alien and sedition's act happened on June 25 1798. The alien act stated that all aliens could be imprisoned or deported and changed the residency time from 5 years to 14. -
Sedition Act
Congress passed four laws in an effort to strengthen the federal government. It declared that an activity was a high punishment by fine. -
Election of Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson won the electoral vote betweenhim and Aaron Burr with 73 votes each. -
John Marshall Appointed
On Jan. 27, 1801. At this time John Marshall was appointed chief justice. -
Maubury Vs. Madison
The Maubury Vs. Madison case happened ion February 24, 1803 and it was the first time the supreme court declared a law unconstitutional. -
Louisiana Purchase
The Louisiana purchase was signed in April 30, 1803. America Doubled their Land by buying Louisiana and gaining control of Mississippi. -
Lewis and Clark Expedition
The Lewis and Clark Expedition happened on May 14, 1804, and it was an expedition taken by Lewis and Clark t find a water passage that crossed the U.S.. -
Embargo Act
The Embargo Act was a law that imposed a total ban on foreign trade. -
Election of James Madison
Jefferson would not stay for a third term. Along with Jefferson's vice president, George Clinton, he went into election fearing the worst. -
Non-Intercourse Act
It was a law that allowed americans to carry on trade with all nations except Britain and France. -
War of1812
The War of 1812 was a war declared by Great Britain. It was fought between the United States and Great Britain from June of 1812 to the spring of 1815. -
Battle of New Orleans
Final major battle in the War of 1812. -
Election of James Monroe
3rd and last election in U.S. history in which a candidate ran effectively unapposed. -
Expanded Suffrage to all white males
The expansion of suffrage of all white males took place on March 5,1820. -
Missouri Compromise
Agreement passed in 1820 involving primarily the regulation of slavery in western territories. -
Monroe Doctrine
The Monroe Doctrine was a document that was signed on December 2, 1823, and it was meant to keep america neutral from other conflicts -
Gibbons vs. Ogden
Landmark decision in which the Supreme Court of the U.S. held that the power to regulate interstate commerce was granted by Congress by the Commerce Clause of the Constitution. -
McCulloch v. Maryland
The Supreme court ruled that states had no right to interfere with federal institutions within their borders. -
Election of 1824
John Quincy Adams vs. Andrew Jackson, Adams bribed Henry Clay with Secretary of State if he convinced House of Representatives to vote for him. -
Election of Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson is admitted into office after John Quincy Adams. -
Jacksonian Democracy
Political movement toward greater democracy for the common man typified by Andrew Jackson and his supporters. -
Indian Removal Act
It was a law passed that forced many Native Americans to move West of the Mississippi River. -
Worcester v. Georgia
Worcester v. Georgia ocurred in 1832. It was a series of cases involving Native American rights tht were reviewed by the Marshall court during Andrew Jackson's presidency. -
Closing of The U.S. Bank
The Bank of The U.S. closed on September 10, 1833. This Closing was about Andrew Jackson closing the bank of the us by vetoing the charter.
