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George Washington
Time in which Washington was President of the United States. -
Tariff of 1789
Extracted concessions from Northern and Southern interests, but favored maritime and manufacturing regions. -
Judiciary Act
This was an act to Establish the Judicial Courts of the U.S. -
Philadelphia as Capital
Philadelphia was named as the nation's capital for ten years. -
First Bank of U.S.
It was believed to be necessary to establish in order to improve the nation's credit and the handling of financial business under the constitution. -
The Bill of Rights
Includes a list of the first ten amendments of the U.S. Constitution. -
Fugitive Slave Law
Guaranteed slaveholders the right to recover runaway slaves. -
French Revolution - Citizen Genet
Genet recalled from his position as French minister to the U.S. U.S. would then establish a set of procedures governing neutrality. -
Eli Whitney granted patent for the cotton gin
Invention that would make cotton production efficient and profitable. -
Whiskey Rebellion
Rebellion provoked by excise tax on Whiskey. Most popular distilled beverage to farmers because it was so easy to make. Washington became the first president to lead army into a "scene." -
Pinckney's Treaty
Established intentions of U.S. wanting to be Allies with Spain. Guaranteed access to the Mississippi river and defined boundaries between U.S. and Spain. -
Jay's Treaty
Resolved issues with Great Britain and facilitated 10 years of peaceful trade. -
Farewell Address
George Washington's Address on declining Presidency of the United States. Established rule of two terms. -
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John Adams
Time in which Adams was President. -
XYZ Affair
Involved a confrontation between the U.S. and France that lead to the Quasi-war. X, Y, and Z were substituted for the names of the French Diplomats. -
Naturalization Act
Increased naturalization period for immigrants from 5 years to 14. -
Alien Act, Sedition Act
These acts established laws that included powers to deport foreigners and make it more difficult for immigrants to vote. -
Kentucky and Virginia Solutions
Kentucky and Virginia legislatures declared the Alian and Sedition Acts unconstitutional. -
"Midnight Appointments"/Judiciary Act of 1801
Act reduced the number of seats in thSupreme Court to prevent ties.
