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The Election of George Washington
After the American Revolution, the people of the United States elected George Washington as the first president of the U.S. because of his roles as a war hero. -
Beginning of Democratic Party (Jacksonian Democracy)
(1789-1840) The Jacksonian Democracy promoted the strength of the executive branch and the Presidency at the expense of Congressional power. -
Whiskey Rebellion
In 1789, farmers who sold their grain in whiskey form rebelled because they had to pay a tax, so George Washington used the U.S. army break apart the rebellion, and this showed how powerful our federal government is. -
Beginning of Federalist Party
1790s to 1816-The party was formed by Alexander Hamilton, who, during George Washington's first term, built a network of supporters, largely urban bankers and businessmen, to support his fiscal policies. -
Beginning of Democratic-Republican Party
George Washington began to unite in opposition of Alexander Hamilton, and other proponents of a strong central government and a loose interpretation of the Constitution formed the Federalist Party in 1791, those who favoured states’ rights and a strict interpretation of the Constitution rallied under the leadership of Thomas Jefferson. -
Closing of the U.S. Bank
Andrew Jackson disliked the bank because he thought it was too powerful so he decided to " kill it" and he eventually vetoed it. -
Ratification of the Constitution
The Bill of Rights were added to the Constitution in 1789, and they helped us establish a common knowledge of our rights. -
Election of John Adams
As a delegate from Massachusetts to the Continental Congress, he played a leading role in persuading Congress to declare independence and assisted Jefferson in drafting the Declaration of Independence. -
XYZ Affair
France seized U.S trade ships causing the U.S. to be upset, and the French government demanded several million dollars from the American ambassadors, but Adams refused to pay and built up our US navy with the money instead (so we could be a powerful nation). -
Sedition Act
John Adams and the Federalists put in the Sedition Act, which stated that anybody who criticized the U.S. government would result in a misdemeanor; this would be later be looked down upon in the future. -
Alien Act
The Alien Act, signed by John Adams, allowed deportation of immigrants and extended the amount of years to become a citizen because he wanted to be reelected. -
Election of Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson was elected; this period of time was called the “Revolution of 1800,” because it marked the first transition of political parties (from Federalist to Democratic-Republican). -
John Marshall Appointed
He was the Chief Justice of the United States (1801–1835) whose court opinions helped lay the basis for American constitutional law and made the Supreme Court of the United States a coequal branch of government along with the legislative and executive branches. -
Marbury v. Madison
This court case established Judicial Review (making sure no acts of the branches are unconstitutional), and it was about Marbury not getting the job as the Justice of the Peace, facing off against Madison, who was responsible for these actions. -
The Louisiana Purchase
Ater the American revolution when Thomas Jefferson was president, he bought the Louisiana territory from the French, thus doubling the size of the USA. -
Indian Removal Act
Andrew Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act, which required Native Americans from Mississippi and Alabama to move west, thus supplementing us with land where we could farm and gain money. -
Lewis and Clark Expedition
Lewis and Clark explored and mapped out the newly-bought Louisiana Territory, told the Native Americans living there that they were on US land, and tried to find the Northwest Passage. -
Embargo Act
Thomas Jefferson put in act the Embargo Act, which banned all foreign trade, because Great Britain and France were sinking our trade ships and it caused our economy to go downhill. -
Election of James Madison
In 1808, the Democratic Republican, James Madison, easily won the election of 1808 against Charles Pinckney, who was a Federalist. -
Non Intercourse Act
Thomas Jefferson relieved the Embargo Act by banning trade with only Britain and France because our economy was going downhill, and this relieved our economy's current state. -
War of 1812
We were in a war against Canada (owned by Great Britain), and after 7 years of war, we went back to prewar conditions. -
Battle of New Orleans
The British attempted to capture New Orleans and wanted to sail up the Missisippi, but were stopped by Andrew Jackson. -
Election of James Monroe
Monroe is elected, since everyone liked him he ot re-elected; Monroe also issued the Monroe Doctrine and the Missouri compromise. -
McCulloch v. Maryland
1818, the state of Maryland had attempted to impose a tax on all bank notes not chartered in Maryland, thus trying to increase the power of the state banks; a Baltimore banker, James McCulloch, refused to pay the law and went to court, and the Supreme Court ruled in favor of McCulloch and said he didn’t have to pay, showing the power of the US government. -
Missouri Compromise
Gave the right for Missouri to be a slave state and Maine to be free. No slavery north of the 36' 30' imaginary line. -
Monroe Doctrine
Put into action by James Monroe, the Monroe Doctrine stated that Europe would not interfere in the western hemisphere, thus securing our trade with all of South Africa and allowing the rest of the world to see us as a powerful "big brother." -
Gibbons v. Ogden
Gibbons gave the right to operate steam boats only within state boundaries so Gibbons took Ogden and his guys to court because he waned to a a special operating permit from the state to navigate waters. -
Election of 1824
Henry Clay helped Adams get votes in exchange for a job in the cabinet; this was called " the corrupt bargain" because Jackson knew it was cheating. -
Expanded Suffrage
In 1828, the common male man was allowed to vote, thus allowing president Jackson to win his election. -
Election of Andrew Jackson
Jackson got elected. He contributed to expand his office.(democratic) and throughout his Presidency, acted his role as a populist. -
Worcester vs. Georgia
The state of Georgia did not approve Worcester living with the Indians, so Worcester took this case to Supreme Court; the Supreme Court ruled against Georgia, thus showing how powerful the government system was.
