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Whiskey Rebellion
President: George Washington. What happened?: When Governmentraised taxes on whiskey, farmers became angry and rebelled. Historical Significance: It showed that the new government had the power to inforce laws. Principle of the Constitution Supported or Violated: It supported the separation of powers. -
Treaty of Greenville
President: George Washington What happened?: A large measure of peace was secured in 1795 in the conclusion of the Treaty of Greenville the direct result of the American victory at fallen timbers. Historical Signifigance: It expanded the country and showed America's strength. Principle of the Constitution Supported or Violated: It supported the separation of powers. -
Pinkey's Treaty
President: George Washington What happened?: Pinkey's treaty called treaty of San Lorenzo was a agreement between Spain and the United States. Historical Signifigance: It allowed settlers to migrate west. Principle of the Constitution Supported or Violated: It supported the separation of powers. -
Alien and Sedition Acts
President: John Adams What happened?: The federalist congress passed the Alien and Sedition acts in 1798 so the immagrants wouldn't vote in the Democratic-Republicans. Historical Signifigance: The acts violated the constitution. Principle of the Constitution Supported or Violated: Individual Rights violated. -
XYZ Affair
President: John Adams What happened?: Adams recieved a full report of what became known as the XYZ affairs in 1800's. Historical Signifigance: Its showed Americas strength by not participating in a bribe. Principle of the Constitution Supported or Violated: Sepaation of Powers is supported. -
Judiciary Act of 1801
President: John Adams What happened?: Jefferson ended and many federalist programs, he had little power over the courts, John Adams had seen to that with the title. . Historical Signifigance: Abuse of power. Principle of the Constitution Supported or Violated: Limited government is violated. -
Louisiana Purchase
President: Thomas Jefferson What happened?: Jefferson believed in a republic of small farmers, and that equired land. On April 30, 1803 the Louisiana purchased was approved for 15 million and three cents per acre. Historical Signifigance: It doubled the size of the U.S. and secured the Mississippi River. Principle of the Constitution Supported or Violated:Seperation of Powers (Supported/Violated) -
Marbury vs. Madison
President: Thomas Jefferson What happened?: Under marshall, the supreme court up held federal authority and strengthened federal courts, one of the most important decisions of the marshall court was 'title'. Historical Signifigance: It ends up in supreme court and leads to Judicial review. Principle of the Constitution Supported or Violated:Checks and balances is supported. -
Embargo Act of 1807
President: Thomas Jefferson What happened?: In December, congress passed the embargo act of 1807. Now ships were no longer allowed to sail. Historical Signifigance: Leads to industrial revolution. Principle of the Constitution Supported or Violated: Separation of Powers is supported. -
War of 1812
President: James Maidson What happened?: From 1812-1814 Britan concentrated on it's war against France. Historical Signifigance: America's 2nd revolution showed America's strength. Principle of the Constitution Supported or Violated: Separation of Powers is supported.
