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Election of George Washington
Inaugurated in New York City on April 30, 1789. George Washington would become the first President of the newly formed United States. He set many Precedents and it was in his hands to make the new government work. -
Bill of rights added to the constitution (December 15th, 1791):
America was hesitant about adding a Bill of rights to the constitution. They believed it could be threatening to the rights of citizens because it would be impossible to write down every right. Even though they weren’t sure, they added it and stated that there are more rights outside of the Bill of rights. -
Whiskey Rebbelion
Tax on Whiskey in 1791, Angered farmers in counties west of Pennsylvania. Farmers attacked tax collectors, and Washington ordered a militia of about 13,000 to suppress the uprising. Finally, about a dozen men were arrested and the released. This was the first real test ofthe power of the federal government. -
XYZ Affair
France seized United States ships and the US sent three diplomats to France to settle an agreement with Talleyrand. Three French representatives tried to bribe the US diplomats but we rejected the bribe. -
Alien Act
This act was passed because of the XYZ Affair and stated that The President can deport any illegal aliens that are dangerous to the peace and safety of the United States. -
Sedition Act
In 1798 The sedition act made it illegal to criticize the government or Constitution.
This was passed during John Adam’s Presidency and was ended in 1800. -
Election of Thomas Jefferson (December 3rd, 1800):
Jefferson was running against Aaron Burr. Burr and Jefferson tied and the house of representatives got to decide who would be president. This was the use of the electoral college. -
Marbury v. Madison (February 24th, 1803):
This case gave the federal and supreme court power. The case exercised the power of Judicial review, meaning the supreme court became the final say on what the Constitution really means. This made the judicial branch equal to the other two branches. -
Louisiana Purchase
Purchased in 1803, This cost the US 15 million dollars, but doubled our land. Napoleon need the money for the War and we needed the Land to achieve Manifest Destiny. -
Lewis and Clark Expedition
The Expedition Started in St. Louis and Ended in the Pacific coast 2 years later, From 1804-1806. They were accompaned by Sacagawea and explored The whole Louisiana Purchase and more. -
Embargo Act
The Embargo Act of 1807 was passed on Dec. 22, 1807. It put limits on American trade with any other country. At the time Britain and France were fighting, and restricted American trade. The Act then back fired and was ended in 1809. -
War of 1812 (September 1812-December 1814):
The war of 1812 was caused by Britain supplying weapons to the Native Americans and impressment of American sailors. There were many problems that the Americans faced while at war; They were unprepared, had no official navy, and since it was the new generation, most of the fighters weren’t experienced in battle. Even though the battle seemed unbalanced, the Americans beat the odds and defeated the British. The long term effects of this war was: America was able to fulfil manifest destiny, helped -
Battle of New Orleans
The Battle of New Orleans was the last major battle of the War of 1812 and took place on January 8, 1815. Th e leader of the American side was Andrew Jackson, who would later be elected President. The irony involved was that it was fought after the treaty was signed. -
Missouri Compromise (March 6th, 1820):
The Missouri compromise stated that America would make Missouri a slave state. Then they’d separate Maine from Massachusetts to make a new free state to balance the states.They avoided a threat to national unity by keeping all the states happy and by splitting Missouri into a half free/half slave state. -
Monroe Doctrine (December 2nd, 1823):
Made by James Monroe, the Monroe Doctrine stated that the U.S. should stay independent from all other nations. This was very similar to Washington’s farewell address. This was maintained for about 100 years. -
Gibbons v.Ogden (March 2nd, 1824):
Gibbons was sued by Ogden in 1824 because he didn’t think he was allowed to operate a unlicensed steamboat. Ogden won the case. This case was brought up to the supreme court, ruling if they had the power or not to control interstate commerce. -
McCulloch v. Maryland (March 6th, 1824):
Maryland had placed a tax on the U.S. bank, but McCulloch refused to pay the tax. The supreme court sided with McCulloch, the national government didn’t have the power to create the national bank. The federal government was strengthened by this case. -
Election of 1824
Also know as,”The Corrupt Bargain” was fought between 4 Candidates, Jackson, John Quincy Adams, Henry Clay, and Crawford. This was because Clay was convinced by Quincy that if Quincy won, he would make Secretary of State. Clay, as a member of the House of Representatives, convinced many to vote for John Quincy Adams, who won the election. -
Election of Andrew Jackson (December 3rd, 1828):
The second election of Andrew Jackson, he beat John Q. Adams dramatically. No one really liked Adams, so they didn’t have another choice. Jackson winning this election will begin to make government hectic. -
Indian removal act (May 28th, 1830):
The Indian removal was signed by Andrew Jackson on May 28th, 1830. Indians were being removed from Mississippi and the western part of Alabama. Jackson believes that the Indian act enable the states to increase in population, wealth and power.
