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George Washington becomes first president
George Washingtin becomes first elected president. John Adams is vice-president -
Judicary Act Passed
This act established a federal court system. The states kept their own laws and court. -
Bill of Rights Added to the Constitution
The Bill of Rights was 10 amendments that outlines our freedoms. They were intrduced by James Madison. -
France Declares was on Austrai
France declared war on Austrai in 1782 to to fight for their freedom. The French won their freedom in 1802. -
France teporarily abolishes slavery
In 1794 France abolished slavery. They made a law that says slavery is illegal. -
Nations first cheif justice, John Jay, retires from the Supreme Court
Jay served as the President of the Continental Congress, an honorific position with little power. During and after the American Revolution, Jay was a Minister (Ambassador) to Spain, France and Secretary of Foreign Affairs, helping to fashion United States foreign policy. -
XYZ Afair
The French seized American ships. Adams, in his letter to the French, used the letter X Y Z insted of the names of the French agents. -
Alien and Sedation acts pass
They were signed into law by President John Adams. The Sedition Act and the Alien Friends Act were allowed to expire in 1800 and 1801. -
Rosetta Stone discovered in Egypt
the Rosetta Stone aroused widespread public interest with its potential to decipher ancient language. It has been on public display at the British Museum since 1802. -
LIbrary of Congress founded
The Library of Congress is the research library of the United States Congress.the National library of the United States of America and the oldest federal cultural institution in the United States.