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The signing of the U.S. Constitution takes place.
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George Washington is inaugurated as the first president of the United States.
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Louis XVI of France calls meeting of the Estates General.
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Congress gives approval to Hamilton's plan for funding and assumption.
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The Bank of the United States is chartered.
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France's revolutionary government announces a "war of all people against all kings".
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Genet affair strains relations with France.
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Washington issues Proclamation of Neutrality.
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Spread of "Democratic" clubs alarms Federalists.
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Jefferson resigns as secretary of state.
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Whiskey rebellion put down by U.S. Army, which lasts from July untill November.
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General Anthony Wayne defeats Indians at battle of Fallen Timbers.
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Hamilton resigns as secretary of the treasury.
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Jay's Treaty divides the nation.
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Pinckney's treaty with Spain is a welcome surprise.
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Washington publishes Farewell Address.
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John Adams is elected as the second president of the United States.
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XYZ Affair poisons U.S. relations with France.
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Sometime in 1789 untill 1800 the Quasi-War takes place with France.
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In June and July Congress passed the Alien and Sedition Acts.
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Provisional army is formed.
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Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions protest the Alien and Sedition Acts in November and December.
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George Washington dies.
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Convention of Mortefontaine is signed with France, ending Quasi-War.
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House of Representatives elects Thomas Jefferson as president.