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Begining of the Political Parties
Federalists became the first political party when Alexander Hamilton got together with other men who held similar views about the way the government should be run. -
Jay's Treaty
Jay's treaty was negotiated by the Supreme Court and John Jay, it was given the official name of “Treaty of Amity Commerce and Navigation, between His Britannic Majesty; and The United States of America,” -
Barbary Pirates
Great Britain protected American merchant ships and sailors from the North African pirates. -
Louisiana Purchase
The Louisana Purchase was when the U.S bought the Louisana Territory from France for around $15 million. -
Lewis and Clark's Expedition
Meriwether Lewis, personal secretary to Jefferson, invited William Clark to accompany him on the journey across the Louisiana Territory. -
Fulton develops a powerful steam boat engine
Robert Fulton's efforts and innovations helped successfully shape and commercialize the steamboat invention. -
National Road is Built to West Virginia
Construction began heading west in 1811. It eventually crossed the Allegheny Mountains reaching Wheeling, Virginia, which is now West Virginia), -
U.S. Gains Florida From Spain
Due to Spain not having money to support the Florida government and few soldiers to enforce the laws, the United States government along with General Andrew Jackson seized the opportunity to attack Spanish Florida and gain the land as a territory.
