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Constitutional Period
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Constitution signed
The constitution was signed and ratified by the states after debate between the federalists and antifederalists. Begins the period of c completely new government. -
George Washington inagurated
George Washington gains the unanimous vote in the electoral college as well as with the people and he soon was elected as the first president of the United States. -
Hamiton's plan approved
Hamilton's propsed plan for funding and assumption was approved by Congress. It intended to reduce the power of the federal government and also provided a system for reducing the national debt obtained during the Revolution. -
Bank of United States chartered
The first bank of the United States which would own millions of dollars in US bonds and was designed by Alexander Hamilton, its financial stability would be tied directly to the federal government. -
Report on Manufactures rejected
It was proposed by Hamilton as a way to suggest ways to the federal government on stimulating manufacturing by use of protective tariffs and special industrial bounties. -
French Revolution
France's revolutionary government as well as the people announce a war of all people against all kings. Meaning they declared war on Great Britain, causing tension between US and France. -
Proclamation of Neutrality
George Washington issues the proclamation of neutrality, which declaring the nation neutral in the conflict between France and Great Britain. It threatened legal proceedings against any American providing assistance to warring countries -
Jefferson resignes
Thomas Jefferson resignes as the secratary of state -
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Whiskey Rebellion
a rebellion of farmers against the government due to a tax on whiskey, this rebellion revealed the importance of paying attention instead od dealing only with differences among political parties. -
Battle of Fallen Timber
US forces led by General Anthony Wayne defeat tribe of Indians in the Northwest Territory. -
Jays Treaty
It caused an outcry throughout the nation both within the people of the nation as well as the government and the House of Representatives -
Pinckney Treaty
It is welcomed and resulted in the opening of mississippi and New Orleans for trade and the deposit of goods, also stated they would stay out of Indian affairs, and a secure southern boundary on the 31st parallel. -
Farewell Address
Washington published his farewell address in which he stated his resignation as president of the United States. -
John Adams elected
John Adams was elected president in the 1796 election even after Hamilton attempted to rig the election but his plan backfired and Adams is elected as the 2nd president -
XYZ affair
It was a diplomatic event that strained relations between France and the United States, and led to an undeclared naval war called the Quasi-War -
Alien and Sedition Acts
mainly passed by federalists as a way to reduce the power of the Rupublican party and at the same time, maintain and gain federalist power -
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Quasi-War
It was an undeclared war fought mostly at sea between the United States and French Republic due to the XYZ affair and the US communications with Great Britain -
Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions
Protest the Alien and Sedition Acts and give states the right to declare a bill unconstitutional in Congress and mainly gave the states more rights all together -
Convention of Mortefontaine
Treaty and document that ended the Quasi-War between the French and Americans. It also removed the annoying French restrictions on the United States commerce. -
Thomas Jefferson elected
Thomas Jefferson tied with Aaron Burr with 73 votes but won the states 12 to 4 and he was elected as president, resulting in a period known as the Peaceful Revolution.