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James Madison Presidency
James Madison served the U.S as the 4th president. -
James Monroe Presidency
James Monroe served the U.S as the 5th president. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence began the Revolutionary War. America declared independence from Great Britain by separating itself. -
British Occupy Philadelphia
While British troops occupied Philadelphia, American troops, led by George Washington, camped during winter at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. -
British Impressment
The British impressment and attacking of American ships drew France into the Revolutionary War. -
Independence Day
Independence Day becomes the most important public ritual in the U.S. It reminds everyone about the day the U.S became independent. -
Federalist vs Anti- Federalist
Between 1780 and 1790, Federalists and Anti-Federalists fought over the role of the government. -
Yorktown
The Americans and French defeat the British at Yorktown. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris ends the American Revolution. -
Land Ordinance
The Land Ordinance of 1785 outlined procedures for land surveys and sale. -
Constitutional Conention
The convention in philadelphia went on from May 25, 1787 to September 17, 1787. The convention was for the brave men that want to stand up against the British because of their impressment and taxes. -
George Washington
George Washington serves the United States as the first president. -
Bank of U.S Established
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Vermont
Vermont joins the union. -
Report on Manufactures
Hamilton's "Report on Manufactures" recommends protective tariffs to foster and protect U.S industries. -
Bill of Rights Adopted
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Washington's Farewell
George Washington's farewell adress warns against foreign entanglements. -
John Adams Presidency
John Adams served the U.S as the 2nd president. -
XYZ
The XYZ affair brings the U.S and France to the brink of war. An American diplomat was ent to France to negotiate but failed due to being bribed by unknown people who called themselves X, Y, and Z. -
Alien and Sedition Acts
Limited freedom of speech and the press. -
Tied Presidential Vote
Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr tied in the vote for president. The election was thrown into the House of Representatives, where Aaron Burr lost. It was held from Friday, October 31 to Wednesday, December 3. -
Thomas Jefferson Presidency
Thomas Jefferson served the U.S as the 3rd president. -
Marbury v Madison
This case established that the Supreme Court can invalidate Federal laws. -
U.S Purchases Louisiana Teritory From France
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Embargo Act
The Embargo Act caused exports to plumment from $108 million in 1806 to $22 million in 1808. -
Louisiana
Louisiana joins the union. -
War of 1812
War of 1812 lasted from june 18, 1812 to Feburary 18, 1815. -
Treaty of Ghent
The Treaty of Ghent ends the war of 1812. -
British Burn White House
After defeating the Americans at Battle of Bladensburg, a British force occupied Washington D.C. -
Battle of New Orleans
U.S defeats England at Battle of New Orleans. -
Mississippi
Mississippi joins the U.S. -
Missouri Compromise
The Missouri Compromise defused sectional crisis over slavery.
