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Judiciary Act
George Washington creates the Judicial Branches of court. -
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George Washington's Presidency
The time Washington served as President of the United States -
Tariff of 1789
Places taxes on imported foreign goods. -
Philadelphia is the new captial
The nations capital is moved to philadelphia in order to make it closer to all people. -
First Bank of the United States
The Bank of the United States is put in place in order to provide structure to the nation's economy and protect from debts. -
The Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights is added to the Constitution in order to protect individual liberties. -
Fugitive Slave Law
Allowed for the capturing and returning of slaves that had escaped to other states. -
French Revolution
THe French revolt against their oppressive government, and America is called upon to take sides. George Washigton pleads neutrality. -
Eli Whitney's Cotton Gin
Eli WHitney is granted the patent for the cotton gin, an invention that would revive the cotton industry in the South. -
Whiskey Rebellion
The citizens rebel on th taxes put on whiskey manufacturing. Washington sends troops to keep them down. -
Jay's Treaty
Jay's treaty with England was succesful in getting the peace between the two nations again. -
Pinckney's Treaty
Pinckney's Treaty with Spain dealt with foreign amity between the two nations, and fixed the Southern borders of America. -
Farewell Address
George Washington resigns as president after two four year terms. -
XYZ Affair
Three French officials try to bribe the United States into peace, they remain nameles. -
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John Adams
John Adams serves as President of the United States -
Naturalization Act
INcreased the period for immigrants to be naturalized from 5 to 14 years. -
Alien Act and Sedition Act
Adams pases these acts to control how people speak out against the government, they are deemed very unconstitutional. -
Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions
Disbanded the Alien and Sedition Acts. -
Midnight Appointments
At the end of his term, John Adams Appoints many last minute federalists into office to oppose JEfferson's Dem-Rep views. They are never put through, and Jefferson appoints his own members.
