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Election of George Washington
George Washington served as Commander in Chief of the American Continental Army and directed the Constitutional Convention of 1787. He was the first president of the United states, he was elected in 1796. He set many precedents, one of which was his response to the Whiskey Rebellion. He also advised that the U.S. should not interfere with other countries’ business. He advised that the U.S. should not have political parties because they would tear apart the country. -
Bill right added to the constitution
Added to the Constitution on December 15, 1791 to protect individual liberties. It was added to protect the people from the government. It was also added to keep the country from going into tyranny again. Federalists were against a bill of rights. -
Biggining of Federalist Party
A 1797 French attempt to bribe the United States by demanding payment before talks could begin on the issue of French seizure of natural American Ships. John Adams, President, sent the three delegates to talk to the French about them destroying the American ships. But, Adams refused to ask the congress for war on the French. Many Federalist were criticizing Adams about the talk with the French. -
Whiskey Rebellion
Whiskey Rebellion was a revolt in Pennsylvania, over federal excise laws. In 1791, Congress imposed a tax on whiskey making many people in west Pennsylvania dissatisfied were many manufactured whiskey. There were many protests, so in 1794, Washington sent a militia of 15,000 soldiers. Washington’s decision showed that the newly formed government could enforce its laws. -
XYZ Affair
A 1797 French attempt to bribe the United States by demanding payment before talks could begin on the issue of French seizure of natural American Ships. John Adams, President, sent the three delegates to talk to the French about them destroying the American ships. But, Adams refused to ask the congress for war on the French. Many Federalist were criticizing Adams about the talk with the French. -
Alien Act
It was a law passed by the English Parliament in 1705. The president can expel any alien or foreigner. It made it harder for immigrants to become citizens. The new immigrant wait was 14 years. Many were concerned about this new law and decided to go back to their homeland. -
Election of Thomas Jefferson
The Jeffersonian Republicans basically had a huge victory mainly because they had control of the New York state thanks to Aaron Burr political skills. The bad thing was that Jefferson and Burr had tied and the House of Representatives had to solve the problem. After more thirty-six ballots over five days Hamilton supported Jefferson, whom he disliked, over Burr because he truly hated him. -
Marbury vs. Madison
A 1797 French attempt to bribe the United States by demanding payment before talks could begin on the issue of French seizure of natural American Ships. John Adams, President, sent the three delegates to talk to the French about them destroying the American ships. But, Adams refused to ask the congress for war on the French. Many Federalist were criticizing Adams about the talk with the French. -
Lewis and Clark Expedition
The Lewis and Clark Expedition happened between 1804 and 1806. It was the first expedition to cross the country to the Pacific Ocean. The expedition was led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark with a 15 year old Indian girl, Sacajawea . They were studying geography and looking for new trade routes. President Thomas Jefferson was interested in finding new water routes across the country. -
Embargo Act
The Embargo Act was a law passed Congress, during Thomas Jefferson’s presidency. This law stopped all trade between America and any other country, specifically with Britain and France, whom they wanted to stop restricting American trade. The act backed fired making the American people suffer and was eventually removed in 1809. -
Election of James Madison
During the election of James Madison, had won by a landslide compared to the other presidential candidates. James Madison was a Republican because there was many things he and the Federalists didn’t agree on. Another reason he was a Republican was because he was longtime friend and secretary of Thomas Jefferson. -
Non-Intercourse Act
The Non-Intercourse Act showed up after the French and British seized American ships during the Napoleonic Wars. The act forbade the exporting good to or from Britain and France or the lands they controlled. The act failed to induce Britain or France to respect American right and had disastrous results on the Americans. Soon the Non-Intercourse Act was replaced in 1810, by Macon’s Bill No.2. -
War of 1812
December 24, 1814- In 1808 the French and British were at war and America didn’t take sides, but the British and US became enemies. Soon in 1812 US declared war on the British because they wanted them to stop impressment. 1n 1814, The Battle of Fort McHenry, Francis Scott Key, wrote the “Star-Spangled Banner”. Soon the Treaty of Ghent was signed and the British Forces attacked New Orleans and lossed. -
Election Of James Monroe
The United States presidential election of 1816 came to an end of the two-term presidency of Democratic-Republican James Madison. With the opposition Federalist Party in collapse, Madison's Secretary of State, James Monroe, had an advantage in winning the nomination. -
Monroe Doctrine
A 1797 French attempt to bribe the United States by demanding payment before talks could begin on the issue of French seizure of natural American Ships. John Adams, President, sent the three delegates to talk to the French about them destroying the American ships. But, Adams refused to ask the congress for war on the French. Many Federalist were criticizing Adams about the talk with the French. -
Gibbons v. Ogden
Robert Fulton's 1807 invention of the steamboat was made to trade with other cities, countrys, states, etc. The Supreme Court ruled against the monopoly in interstate steamboat operation. In this decision, John Marshall's Court said that Congress has the power to "regulate commerce" and that Federal law takes precedence over state laws. -
McCulloch v. Maryland
Maryland decided to impose a tax on the Bank of the United States and James McCulloch refused to pay the tax. The court had to decide if the fede
ral government had the power to make taxes like the Bank of United States. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the national government and McCulloch. This strengthen the power of the national government. -
Election Of Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson is elected as the seventh president of the USA. He receives 178 votes, his rival, John Quincy Adams wins just 63 votes. Andrew Jackson wins 56% of the popular vote. -
Beginning Democratic Party
Andrew Jackson elected 7th president of US
In the U.S. Presidential election of 1828, challenger Andrew Jackson beats competitor John Quincy Adams and is elected President of the United States. -
Indian Removal Act
Andrew Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act allowing the president to grant unsettled lands west of the Mississippi in exchange for Indian lands with existing state borders. Some Indians left peacefully, but many resisted, during the fall and winter of 1838 and 1839, the US government forced them to move. About 4,000 Cherokees died, which became known as the “Trail of Tears. -
Worcester v. Georgia
In September 1831, Samuel A. Worcester, and all non-Native Americans came to court, for living in the limits of the Cherokee nation without a license or swearing to an oath. The issue was, does Georgia have the right to control intercourse between the citizens and members of the Cherokee Nation? No, it does not, and Worcester was prosecuted, for violation of the Constitution, treaties, and laws of the United States. -
Closing of the U.S. Bank
On September 10, 1833, Jackson removed all federal funds from the Second Bank of the U.S., redistributing them to various state banks, which were popularly known as "pet banks." In addition, he announced that deposits to the bank would not be accepted after October 1. Finally, Jackson had succeeded in destroying the banK, and was officially closed in 1836.
