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U.S. Government Under Constitution Begins
Washington is inaugurated, and suggestions for addressing the president include "Excellency" and "Highness." Washington states U.S. neutrality after the French Revolution begins in Paris. -
First Census
The U.S. population totals 3.9 million, including approximately 760,000 African Americans, of whom 700,000 are enslaved. -
Bill Of Rights Ratified
The Bill of Rights was ratified and it became part of the Constitution. The first bank of the United States is chartered for a twenty-year period. -
Presidential Election
Kentucky enters the Union as the 15th state; first state to grant universal manhood suffrage. During the Presidential Election, Washington and Adams are re-elected president and vice-president. -
Whiskey Rebellion
The whiskey rebellion, in which farmers in western Pennsylvania protested the excise tax on whiskey. Which is then put down by federal troops. -
Quasi War
The Quasi War began when France attempted to bribe the U.S commissioners in Paris. This sparked to build tension between the nations. -
Presidential Election
In this presidential election Jefferson and Burr tie for president(Democratic/Republican). They defeat Adams and Pinckney(Federalist). -
Barbary War Begins
Tripoli declares was on the United States. Jefferson sends U.S ships to the Mediterranean Sea. -
Lewis And Clark Expedition
Began in St. Louis. Ohio enters the Union as the 17th state, granting universal manhood suffrage. -
Barbary War Ends
The barbary war ends after U.S. troops capture Darna. Piracy committed by Barbary States continues until 1815. -
Ban On Slave Trade
The ban on slave trade was passed by Congress, as required by the Constitution. Embargo Act is also passed by Congress in response to British and French interference with U.S. trade. -
Presidential Election of 1808
James Madison was elected president and George Clinton was re-elected as vice president. (Democratic-Republican Party) -
War Of 1812
The War of 1812 began 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. -
War of 1812 Ends
The War of 1812 ends with the signing of the Treaty of Ghent. -
Presidential Election of 1816
James Monroe and Daniel Tompkins are elected president and vice president. (Democratic-Republican) -
The First Seminole War
The first seminole war begins with attacks on settlers in Florida and Geogia. Meanwhile the New York Stock Exchange is established, and Mississippi entered the Union as the 20th state. -
Missouri Compromise
The Missouri Compromise was passed by Congress; this allowed dmission of and Missouri as a slave state, and bans slavery in the Louisiana Territory around the southern boundary of Missouri. -
Forth Census
The U.s. population totals 10 million, including 1.7 million African Americans, of whom 1.5 million are enslaved; population west of Appalachian Mts. is 2.2 million. 6% of Americans live in cities. -
Presidential Election
The presidential election of 1820, James Monroe and Tompkins are re-elected as president and vice-president. -
Missouri Enters Union
Missouri enters the Union as the 24th state under the Missouri Compromise. Maine entered as the 23rd state just before also under the Missouri Compromise.
