1785-1820: Growth and Change By jeremyhong Period: Jan 1, 1785 to Dec 31, 1820 1785-1820: Growth and Change Apr 30, 1789 George Washington inaugurated as president Feb 25, 1791 The First Bank of the United States is established Mar 4, 1793 Washington is re-elected president Jun 5, 1794 Whiskey Rebellion Occurs Mar 4, 1797 John Adams elected president Jun 24, 1798 Alien and Sedition Acts Mar 4, 1801 Thomas Jefferson eleected President Jul 4, 1803 Louisiana Purchase made May 14, 1804 Lewis and Clark expedition begins Mar 4, 1805 Jefferson is re-elected Jun 22, 1807 Embargo act is passed Mar 4, 1808 James Madison is elected president Nov 7, 1811 Battle of Tippecanoe Jun 18, 1812 War of 1812 Aug 24, 1814 British attack Washington D.C. Jan 8, 1815 Battle of New Orleans