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Thomas Jefferson Elected President
Deemed the Peaceful revolution, this election transfered presidential power from the federalists to the Republicans. -
Adams makes "midnight" appointments of federal judges
In an effort to keep power with the Federalilsts, Adams appointed Federalist appointees to the courts. -
Judiciary Act Repealed
Government worked to dismiss these "midnight" appointees in the courts. -
Chief Justice John Marshal rules on Mabury v. Madison
Sets precedent for judicial review because this was the first time the courts ruled acts of congress uncontitutional. -
Louisiana Purchase concluded with France
The Louisiana Purchase concluded giving the lands to the US over doubling the size of the country. -
Lewis and Clark explore the Northwest
They begin their exploration of the new lands, searching for the fastest route from the Mississippi to the Pacific. -
Aaron Burr kills Alexander Hamilton in a duel
being political enemies and after unaagrements, they challenge eachother to a duel, Burr coming up victorious. -
Jefferson elected to second term
Jefferson elected to his second term with large support -
Justice Samuel Chase aquitted by Senate
After being deemed an incompetant judge and alcoholic, Chase faced the Senate for impeachment, but after a poor prosecution, that encouraged the stretching of Constitutional laws, he was aquitted of his charges. -
Burr is tried for conspiracy
after he assembles a militia and tries to create a revolt and succeed the West from the Union, Burr is tried for his actions. -
Embargo Act Passed
The US refused to trade with the other nations, keeping ships safe from seizure, and depleting the European powers from much needed supplies, hoping it would force them to admit US neutrality. Hurt US economy. -
Slave Trade Ended
Slave traded ended making the importation of slaves illegal. -
Madison Elected President
Madison elected with large support beating out Federlaist Pinckney.