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The First Administration
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Election of George Washington
Washington took the oath of office as the first president of the United States under the federal Constitution. George Washington was looking forward to a quiet retirement, but instead the citizen elected him. p258 -
Whiskey Rebellion
Whiskey Rebellion alarmed government leaders. The rebellion collapsed as soon as the army crossed the Appalachian Mountains. p264 -
Jay's Treaty
The British agreed to withdraw from american soil, to pay damages for ships they had seized, and to allow some American ships to trade with British colonies in the Caribbean. Jay's Treaty also provided settlement of debts. -
Pinckney's Treaty
The Pinckney's Treaty gave the Americans free navigation of the Mississippi River. It also gave the Americans the right to trade at New Orleans. (p266) -
Election of John Adams
The presidential election of 1796 was the first American presidential election. John Adams of Massachusetts became a candidate for the presidency on the Federalist Party. -
Washington's Farewell Address
George Washington chose to serve only two terms, he set a precedent that later presidents would follow. Washington was 64 years old when he retired. (p266) -
XYZ Affair
The XYZ Affair was a diplomatic episode during the administration of John Adams. The French wanted a bribe and loan for France from the Americans. -
Naturalization Act
The Naturalization Act was passed by the Congress. It increased the amount of time necessary for immigrants to become naturalized citizens. -
Alien and Sedition Acts
The Alien and Sedition Acts were three bills passed by the Federalists. In the elections of 1798 and 1800 they became a major political issue. -
VA and KY Resolutions
They were political statements drafted in 1798 and 1799. Kentucky and Virginia legislatures took the position that the federal Alien and Sedition Acts were unconstitutional. -
Election of Thomas Jefferson
In this presidential election Thomas Jefferson defeated John Adams. Thomas Jefferson was the leader for theDemocratic-Republican Party. -
Twelfth Amendment
The Twelfth Amendment provides the procedure for electing the President and Vice President. It was proposed by the Congress on December 9, 1803. -
Lewis and Clark Expedition
The Lewis and Clark Expedition can also be known as Corps of Discovery Expedition. It was the first transcontinental expedition. -
Election of James Madison
In the presidential election James Madison defeated Charles Cotesworth Pinckney. James Madison had served as United States Secretary of State. -
"The Star- Spangled Banner"
The Star-Spangled Banner" is the national anthem of the United States of America. The poem was written by Francis Scott Key. -
Hartford Convention
Hartford Convention was when New England Federalists met to discuss their grievances. They also discussed the political problems arising from the domination of the Federal Government. -
Treaty of Ghent
The Treaty of Ghent was signed in Ghent, modern day Belgium. It was a peace treaty that ended the War of 1812 between the United States and the United Kingdom. -
Battle of New Orleans
The Battle of New Orleans was the final battle of the War of 1812. It was located about five miles south of New Orleans on the grounds of Chalmette Plantation. -
Rush- Bagot Treaty
The Rush–Bagot Treaty was a treaty between the United States and Britain that was ratified by the United States Senate. The origins of this Treaty can be traced by letters between Richard Rush and Sir Charles Bagot.
