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Election of George Washington
George was not opposing anybody and became the first President of the United States. John Adams became the first Vice-President. -
Bill of Rights
Many States were not going to ratify the Contitution of the United States unless it included a Bill of Rights. James Madison quickly wrote the Bill of Rights and had the Constitution ratified. -
Democratic-Republican Party
founded by Thomas Jefferson in the early 1790’s. Want smaller federal government and more powerful state government. Want economy based on agriculture. -
Federalist Party
Federalists Party 1794 the first American political party who favored the Constitution and was formed by Alexander Hamilton. The Federalist Party controlled the Federal Government until 1801, and their political opponents were the Democratic-Republicans. -
Whiskey Rebellion
A protest by American Farmers of the tax on Whiskey to
be shipped to the South for trade, fought in 1794 -
Election of John Adams
Election of John Adams 1796: Was the first real presidential election in the U.S, because all of the citizens thought George Washington should be the first President. John Adams defeated Thomas Jefferson, Adams having 53.4% of the vote, and Jefferson having the other 46.6% of the vote. -
XYZ Affair
A bribe proposed by three French Agents called ‘X’, ‘Y’,
and ‘Z’ in order to speak with the French Foreign Minister. -
Alien Act
Gave the President the ability to deport any alien resident considered “Dangerous to the peace and safety of the United States.” -
Sedition Act
This act made it a crime to publish “false, wrong, and mean” things against the government or government officials. -
Election of Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson defeated John Adams 73 ballots to 65 ballots, however Jefferson tied with Aaron Burr. Thanks to Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson won after 35 ballots. -
John Marshall Appointed
John Marshall Appointed 1797: Chief Justice of supreme court appointed by John Adams, he was the longest-lasting Chief Justice in history of the U.S. Chief Justice of many famous Court Cases, such as Marbury V. Madison and Worcester V. Georgia. -
Marbury V. Madison
Marbury V. Madison: Feb 11 1803 was the Court Case that established Judicial Review to the Judicial Branch in the Federal Government. Caused by James Marbury suing James Madison for not giving him his judge papers, which were orders from President Thomas Jeffferson. -
Louisiana Purchase
Treaty signed on April 30 1803 that gave the Louisiana
Territory to America for $15,000,000 from the French. -
Lewis and Clark Expedition
The first transcontinental expedition of the country -
Embargo Act
It was an Embargo placed, by the U.S Government in 1807,
which was planned to pay off debt, but only lost money. Replaced by Non-Inter
Course Act. -
Election of James Madison
James Madison defeated Federalist Charles Cotesworth Pinckney. His Vice-President was George Clinton. He won 122 electoral votes, was supported by 12 states, and won 64.7% of the popular vote. -
Non-Intercourse Act
Non-Intercourse Act: Mar 1 1809 Regulates commerce between native American and non-Indians. -
War of 1812
Caused by Impressments by British Naval Soldiers and providing
Indians with weapons, America declared war on Britain on June 18 1812 lasting to
1815 which was ended at the Battle of New Orleans by the Americans. -
Battle of New Orleans
Took place on January 8 1815, which was the major
final battle of the War of 1812 -
MCculloch v. Maryland
A landmark decision made by the Sumpreme Court. The State of Maryland tried to impede operation of a branch of the Second Bank of The United States.The Supreme Court showed the law that any state may not impede valid constitutional exercises of power made by the Federal government. -
Exspanded Suffrage
Expanded Suffrage to all White Males 1828: When Andrew Jackson came into office, it caused for the common people to over power the rich white men and gave them the power of
“suffrage”. -
Missouri Compromise
Agreement signed in 1820 to add Missouri as a slave
state and Maine as a free state. also said any territory below Missouri is a slave
state, and any above a free state. -
Monroe Doctrine
A Document proposed in 1823 that warned foreign
countries not to civilize in South America. -
Gibbons v. Ogden
Another major Supreme Court Decision that defined the Supreme Court’s power. Was an arguement on whether or not the Federal government has the power to regulate Inter-State Commerce. -
Election of James Monroe
James Monroe won in the Presidential election against Rufus King. His Vice-President was Daniel D. Tompkins.He won 183 electoral votes and was supported by 16 states. He won 68.2% of the popular vote. -
Election of 1824
John Q. Adams was elected as President on February 9
1825 over Andrew Jackson, who teamed up with Henry Clay because Adams -
Election of Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson won in the rematch against John Quincy Adams. His Vice-President was John C. Calhoun. He won 178 of the electoral votes, was supported by 15 states, and won 56% of the popular vote. -
Begginning of the Jacksonian Democracy
The begginning of the era of JAckson as President. This was the people that were for Jackson and his ideas. It was the era for a better democracy for the common man. -
Indian Removal Act
Signed into law by President Andrew Jackson on May 28
1830 to move Indians West of the Mississippi River. -
Worcester V. Georgia
Indians being present on indian territory without a license. -
Closing of Bank
Closing of the U.S Bank: President Andrew Jackson, who hated paper money, vetoed the bill for the U.S Bank. Thus closing the Bank, and causing the “Bank War”, in 1833.
