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The Constitution of the United States was signed and took affect in September.
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George Washington is unanimously selected as the first president of the United States.
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Departments of War: Henry Knox
State: Thomas Jefferson
Treasury: Alexander Hamilton
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The Judiciary Act of 1789 provided for the federal court system. Created Supreme Courtwith a chief of justice and 5 justices. Also set up 13 district courts.
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A national bank chartered by Alexander Hamilton. Was owned and funded by the federal government. This raised much controversy.
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Louis XVI unleased revolutionary forces through the creation of the Estates General. He was overthrown and killed.
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A group of farmers in western Pennsylvania protested a federal excise tax on distilled whiskey that Congress had previously passed. This was eventually put down by the American Army.
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American forces officially forced Indians out of the northwest territory.
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Jay's Treaty becomes law in the U.S.. Establishes new relations between Britain and U.S.. Greatly favors Britain.
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Maintained goos relations with Spain. Allowed the opening of the Mississippi, the right to deposit goods in New Orleans without duties, the 31st parallel, and a promise to stay out of Indian affairs.
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Washington publicly announces his withdrawl from office. He claims that foreign relations have become the most significant aspect for political officials to deal with.
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After Washington left office John Adams took the presidency over largely due to Washington's preference.
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French privateers began seizing American ships.
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This legistlatio authorized the use of federal courts and the powers of the presidency to silence the republicans. Included Alien Enemies Law, the Alien Law, and the Naturalization Law.
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A provisional army is formed as relations with France worsen. Washington is selected to lead troops and he appointed Alexander Hamilton as his second.
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Written by Jefferson and passed by Kentucky legistlation claiming that they retained full authority over all matters not specifically mentioned in the Constitution.
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Written by James Madison urging all states to protect the rights of American people.
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Relations between France and the U.S. are calmed and return peaceful. This ends the Quasi-War.
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Thomas Jefferson is finally elected President by the House of Representatives after multiple complications.
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Claimed that the electoral college cast seperate ballots for president and vice president.
