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The First Adminstration
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Election of George Washington
Delegates met to stregthen the government by making a new Constitution. When he realized the government of the US was weak, George Washington became the first president. -
Whiskey Rebellion
In 1791 the Congress pass taxes on whiskey. This angered Western Pennsylvania farmers. -
Jay's Treaty
In order to gain peace with Britain, George Washington sent John Jay is make peace. Soon Jay returned with a treaty saying that if the US payed their debts to Britain, Britain would no longer attack them. -
Pinckney's Treaty
After Jay's Treaty was signed Spanish Leaders were worried that the US and Britain would attack them. Soon enough a man named Thomas Pickney was went to make peace with them. Soon the Pickney's Treaty was made. -
Election of John Adams
After George Washington left office John Adams the became second president. -
Washington's Farewell Address
Washington finally retired from the public offie in 1796. Also in the same year he made his final speech. -
XYZ Affair
When US ships were being raided by France, the president sent three diplomats to France, in order from any more US ships from being attacked. Soon the diplomats met the French officials. In order to stop the attacks the French officials wanted tribute, which the diplomats refused. -
Naturalization Act
The third Naturalization Act of 1798 extended the notice time and residential peroid of non-citizens. The Act was intended to decrease the number of voters who disagreed with the Federalist party. -
Alien and Sedition Acts
After the XYZ Affair the government became more suspicious of non-US citizens. In response the passed the Alien and Sedition Acts. -
VA and KY Resolutions
The resolutions were political statements that attacked the Alien and Seduction Acts. It declared that the Constituion was an agreement among the government and the states. -
Election of Thomas Jefferson
Soon in the 1800s a presidential election was being held. The Republicans chose Thomas Jefferson, while the Federalists chose John Adams. Soon the Republican party won and Thomas Jefferson became the president. -
Lewis and Clark Expedition
After the Louisiana Purchase was completed the Thomas Jefferson sent Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to explore the area. -
Twelfth Amendment
The Twelfth Amendment states that the House of Representatives may vote for the President. It also said the Senate may vote for the Vice-President. But is also says the Washington, D.C can not vote. -
Election of James Madison
When Thomas Jefferson said he would go for a third term, the Republicans chose James Madison for their candidate, while the Federalists chose Charles Pinckney. When the election was over Madison had recieved 122 electoral votes, while Pinckney recieved only 47 votes. -
"The Star Spangled Banner"
When US soldiers defeated Britian forces on September 14, 1814 they lifted a huge American flag. Soon that inspired Francis Scott Key to make the national anthem. -
Hartford Convention
The convention was a secret meeting of Federalist delegates. It adopted states' rights position and expressed it's grief into a series of resolutions. -
Treaty of Ghent
Treaty of Ghent was signed by Britian and American representives ending the War of 1812. It's terms were that all of the terrority captured is to be returned to the US and Canada -
Battle of New Orleans
Battle of New Orleans was the last battle fought in the War of 1812. The battle ended with the US winning in only 30 minutes. -
Rush-Bagot Treaty
The treaty was an exchange of notes between US secretary of state Richard Rush and Britian minister Charles Bagot.
