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The U.S. GOVT. Under The Constitution Begins
George Washington was inaugurated the president of the united states. Includes Excellency and Highness. Washington states US neutrality after the French revolution started in Paris -
First Census
The U.S. population come to about 3.9 million. Ben Franklin dies in Philly (1706). first petition to congress to emancipate slaves is submitted by Quakers. -
Bill Of Rights Is Ratified
becomes part of the constitution. First bank was chartered for twenty years. -
Presidential Election
Washington and Adam's are re-elected as president and vice president -
Whiskey Rebellion
Farmers in Western Pennsylvania protested against the tax on whiskey, and it is put down by federal troops -
Northwest Territory
is opened for settlement after Indian defeat at Fallen Timbers. -
Presidential Election
John Adams defeats Thomas Jefferson for president. Washington leaves the presidency after two terms delivers his Farewell Address -
Quasi War
1798-1800 begins when France attempts to bribe U.S. commissioners in Paris, sparking the building tension between the nations. -
Alien and Sedition Acts
restrict political opposition and order deportation of dangerous aliens. Jefferson and Madison publish resolutions in opposition. -
Second Census
U.S. population totals 5.3 million, including one million African Americans, whom 900,000 are enslaved. -
Presidential Election
Jefferson and Burr (Democratic-Republican) tie for president, defeating Adams and Pinckney. (federalist) -
Barbary War Begins
Tripoli declares war on the U.S.; Jefferson sends U.S. ships to the Mediterranean Sea. -
Lewis and Clark Expedition
begins in St. Louis. Ohio enters the union as the 17th state, granting universal manhood suffrage. Samuel Adams dies in Boston at age 81. -
Louisiana Territory
is purchased from France for $15 million, nearly doubling the size of the U.S. -
Presidential Election
Jefferson is re-elected president and George Clinton elected as vice president -
Barbary War Ends
after U.S. troops capture Darna. Piracy by barbary states continues until 1815 -
Ban On Slave Trade
is passed by congress, as required by the constitution -
Third Census
U.S. population totals 7.2 million, including 1.4 million african americans, of whom 1.2 million are enslaved; population west of Appalachian Mountains is 1 million. -
War of 1812
begins as U.S. declares war on Great Britain over issues of borders, trade, freedom of the seas, and the rights of neutrals. In general, the war is supported by westerners and opposed by New Englanders. Indians fight with the British. -
Old Southwest
Alabama and Mississippi territories is opened to migration of American settlers after the defeat of the Indians in the Creek War. -
First Seminole War
begins with attacks on settlers in Florida and Georgia. New York Stock exchange is established -
Monroe Doctrine
Europe is warned not to interfere in Western Hemisphere affairs
