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Election of George Washington
After showing his leadership in the American Revolution, George Washington was elected to be the first president of the United States -
Beginning of federalist party
It was founded by Alexander Hamilton in the early 1790s to rally national support for Hamilton's economic programs and creation of a strong national government. -
Beginning of Democratic-Republican Party
The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison -
Closing of the U.S. Bank
The opponents of the Bank included Henry Clay, William Branch Giles and Vice-President George Clinton. -
Bill of Rights
The first ten amendments were ratified for the Anti-Federalists’ want of natural rights -
Election of John Adams
John Adams was an American Founding Father, lawyer, statesman, diplomat and political theorist -
The Alien and Sedition Acts
The Alien and Sedition Acts were four bills that weakened the Democratic-Republican party -
XYZ Affair
Because France was was attacking our merchant ships, John Adams sent three men to make peace -
John Marshall Appointed
John Marshall was a federalist who helped give the Judicial Branch more power through the Marbury vs. Madison case by allowing the Supreme Court to determine if acts are unconstitutional -
Election of Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson cut the size of the army, decreased government departments, repealed the whiskey act. He bought the Louisiana purchase from Napoleon. -
Marbury vs. Madison
Established judiciary review, which increased the Judicial Branch’s power -
Louisiana Purchase
Thomas Jefferson bought Louisiana from France, which doubled the size of the United States -
Lewis and Clark Expedition
Thomas Jefferson sent Meriwether Lewis and Lewis Clark to explore the newly bought Louisiana for a waterway to the Pacific Ocean -
Embargo Act
Halted all trade from America to other countries to try to punish Europe for fighting. This act completely destroyed American trade -
Election Of James Madison
James Madison was elected because of the opposition of the embargo act. Helped resolve the Conflict With native Americans with force. Tucumsa and The Prophet were both defeated. -
Non Intercourse Act
American trade with European belligerents and in response to British control of American trade. It was used as a coercive measure to deprive France and England of the American commercial market until they resolved their economic warfare and returned to neutral trade policies. -
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War of 1812
his war started when the American merchant ship members were forced to go in the British navy. It was the treaty of Ghent that ended the war. -
Battle of new Orleans
The Battle of New Orleans took place on January 8, 1815 and was the final major battle of the War of 1812.[3][4] American forces, commanded by Major General Andrew Jackson, defeated an invading British Army. -
McCullloch V. Maryland
Maryland wanted to put taxes on the National bank to limit its power. McCulloch did not want to pay Maryland. The court case McColloch V Maryland resulted in the favoring of McColloch. -
Election of James Monroe
He stood for the rights of all American citizen whether they’re white or black, no matter the situation, each individual had their rights and they couldn't be compromised for anything or anyone. -
Missouri Compromise
It prohibited slavery in the former Louisiana Territory north of the parallel 36°30′ north except within the boundaries of the proposed state of Missouri. -
Monroe Doctrine
This states that Europe may not interfere with the Western Hemisphere -
Gibbons v. Ogden
Aaron Ogden, the plaintiff, had purchased an interest in the monopoly to operate steamboats that New York state had granted to Robert Fulton and Robert Livingston. Ogden brought suit in New York against Thomas Gibbons, the defendant, for operating a rival steamboat service between New York City and the New Jersey ports -
Election of 1824
In the United States presidential election of 1824, John Quincy Adams was elected President on February 9, 1825, after the election was decided by the House of Representatives. -
Beginning of Democratic Party
Jacksonian democracy is the political movement toward greater democracy for the common man -
Expanded Suffrage
Andrew Jackson expanded the right to vote to all white men of the United States, which let much more people be involved in politics -
Election of Andrew Jackson
Jackson was a democrat who was supported by ordinary people and won the popular vote. -
Indian Removal Act
President Andrew Jackson wanted to resolve the crisis with the Indians by removing them from Georgia. The Worcester Vs Georgia case stated that the Indians had a right to remain in . -
Warcester V Georgia
he state of Georgia wanted to remove the cherokee indians. The supreme court ruled that the cherokee indians were protected by the constitution. -
Whiskey Rebellion
This was a rebellion against a tax the government made to pay national debts.
