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Election Of George Washington
Without George Washington, the survival of the United States might have been impossible. He had, after all, served as the top general and inspirational leader in the Revolutionary War, and he was the most esteemed presence among the Founders as they put together the Constitution.He created some of the criteria and standards of US presidents today. -
Bill of Rights added to the Constitution
The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution on December 5th. It was added so people know there natural rights. -
Beginning Of The Democratic Republican Party
Virtually all the leading political figures of the new country, starting with Washington, believed that political parties would polarize citizens and paralyze government. Hamilton and Jefferson agreed with this notion, but by 1793 the two groups that they represented had broken off into separate factions. Hamilton's group became the Federalists, while Jefferson's faction adopted the name "Democratic Republicans." -
Beginning of Federalist Party
The start of the Federalist party occurred on December 5th, 1792 when conflicts arose between President George Washington’s cabinet members, Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson. Disagreements between the two members ultimately caused the formation of political parties. Alexander Hamilton was the Federalist. -
Whiskey Rebellion
Congress put tax on liquor becasue Hamilton wanted money for treasury. Farmers weren't happy and rebelled whenever the officals asked for tax. Washington heard about how the farmers protested and responded quickly. This showed America the new goverenment will act firmly. -
Election of John Adams
Adams was the 2nd president of the United States. He dealt with the Kentucky and virginia Resolution. He also was president when the Sedition/ Alien Act took place -
XYZ Affair
The XYZ Affair was a diplomatic episode in 1798 that worsened relations between France and the United States. John Jay's Treaty of 1794 angered France, which was at war with Great Britain and interpreted the treaty as evidence of an Native-American alliance. U.S. President John Adams and his Federalist Party had also been critical of the Reign of Terror and extreme radicalism of the French Revolution, further souring relations between France and the States. -
Alien Act
Federalists pushed several laws through Congress. These laws were known as the Alien and Sedition Acts.
Under the Alien Act, the President could expel any alien, or foreigner, thought to be dangerous to the country. The new law made immigrants wait 14 years. The Federalists passed this act because many recent immigrants supported Jefferson and the Republicans. The act would keep these immigrants from voting for years. -
Sedition Act
The Sedition Act was a law where citizens could be fined or jailed if they critized the government. Some Republican news paper editors and even members of the congress were fined for expressing there opinion. Many Republicans protested saying it violasted the first admendment. -
John Marshall Appointed
President John Adams nominated his John Marshall, to the office of Chief Justice of the United States in 1801. Thomas Jefferson defeated Adams in the Presidential election of 1800, so Adams placed as many Federalists in the judiciary as possible before leaving office on March 4, 1801. That is the one thing that Thomas Jefferson said that Sam Adams really did to upset him. -
Marbury Vs. Madison
At the very end of his term, President John Adams had made many federal appointments, including William Marbury as justice of the peace in the District of Columbia.Thomas Jefferson, the new president, refused to recognize the appointment of Marbury.The normal practice of making such appointments was to deliver a "commission," or notice, of appointment. This was normally done by the Secretary of State. Jefferson's Secretary of State at the time was James Madison. -
Luoisiana Purchase
Jefferson sent James Monroe to buy New Orleans for $10 million and Napolion offered all the Louisiana Territory for only $15 million. They had to take it for so cheap but they to explore it. That's why Lewis and Clark went on the expedition. Now they had more than doubled the USA territory. -
Lewis and Clark Expedition
The United States purchased Louisiana from France. The next year, Jefferson sends Lewis and Clark to explore the Louisiana Territory. They hired Sacagawea as a guide for the expedition.
Few Americans knew much about the Louisiana Territory, thats why they went on this expedition. Jefferson asked Lewis and Clark to map a route to the Pacific Ocean. He also told them to study the geography of the Territory.
That is what The Lewis and Clark Expedition is all about. -
Embargo Act
Britain and France went to war again in 1803. At first, Americans profited from the conflict. British and French ships were too busy fighting to engage in trade. Napoleon seized American ships bound for England. At the same time, the British stopped Yankee traders on their way to France. Needing more sailors, the British navy stepped up impressment, the practice of forcing people into service. -
Election Of James Madison
Madison was elected to office for the first time in 1774. Two years later, he took a seat at the Virginia Constitutional Convention, which played a major role in the drive toward American independence from the British Crown. Between 1777 and 1779, he was a member of the Virginia Council of State, serving Virginia governors Patrick Henry and Thomas Jefferson, who became his lifelong friend. In 1780, Madison was elected as a delegate to the Continental Congress, which met at Philadelphia. -
Non-Intercourse Act
In the last days of President Thomas Jefferson's presidency, the United States Congress replaced the Embargo Act of 1807 with the almost unenforceable Non-Intercourse Act of March 1809. This Act lifted all embargoes on American shipping except for those bound for British or French ports. The intent was to damage the economies of the United Kingdom and France. Like its predecessor, the Embargo Act, it was mostly ineffective, and contributed to the coming of the War of 1812. -
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War Of 1812
The USA was unhappy with the British and used the Blockades and impressment to complain.
But in the end Madison and the War Hawks voted for war on one condition, that was to annex what we now call Canada.The US had some victories in Canada and were driven south to the Gulf of Mexico where Jackson made a stand and beat the British back,and called it a victory.The British regrouped and attacked Fort Bowyer where the us army surrendered, this was the last battle of the war of 1812. -
Election Of James Monroe
The United States presidential election of 1820 was the 9th presidential election. Despite the continuation of single party politics, serious issues emerged during the election in 1820. He became the 6th president of the USA. -
Monroe Doctrine
The Monroe Doctrine said the United States would oppose the attempt to build new colonies in America. Monroe was determined to keep European powers out. Europe wasn't allowed to settle in America. -
Gibbons vs. Ogden
The Gibbons vs. Ogden supreme court case March 2, 1824. Gibbons was not pleased with not being able to operate his business between New York and New Jersey. Ogden however was able to because he has a New York state permanent. The case went to the supreme court and the decision was made the the states were not allowed to regulate federal trade. This decision made the central government stronger. -
McCulloch .vs. Maryland
While conflict between political parties declined, disputes between different sections of the nation sharpened. In Congress, three ambitious young men took center stage. All three would play key roles in Congress for more than 30 years, as well as serving in other offices.
