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Brooklyn's Timeline Chapter 7
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Washington is the First President
The Americans believed in George Washington. Everyone saw him as a good man, and a honest leader. People said that he was the hero of the Revolution. Many thought that he should be the first U.S. President. Washington had planed to retire and live a quiet life on his far with his wife.When he hesitated at the thought of becoming president, his friends had convinced him to take the job. -
French Revolution
The French Revolution was a rebellion of French people against their king. The French people were mad so they overthrew their king and then created a Republican government. Many of the French citizens were inspired to take action because of the American Revolution. Also, many Americans supported the French Revolution. The Americans thought France was attempting to create the same kind of democracy as the Americans. -
Judiciary Act of 1789
This act created 3 levels of federal courts and defined their powers and relationship to the state courts. The JA set up federal district courts and circuit courts of appeals. Then, the president nominated certain candidates for federal judge ships. Those candidates that were chosen by the president then had to be approved or rejected by the Senate. -
Moving the Capital Part 1
The southern states wanted to move the location of the nation's capital. The reason being is because many southerners thought that since the capital was in New York, it too much power and influence to the northern states. So, Hamilton, Jefferson, and James Madison met in June of 1790. They all agreed with the plan. -
Moving the Capital Part 2
It was official. The capital was then moved to Philadelphia in 1791 for 10 years. But, after the 10 years. the capital will move to Washington, D.C., forever. -
Neutrality Proclamation
The Neutrality Proclamation said that the United States would and could not take sides with any European countries that were at war or beginning to start one. Washington thought that his plan was the safest for the long run, but not many people liked the idea and agreed. So, some of the members of the Congress criticized Washington's believes and ideas. Even James Madison believed that the president had gone beyond his own authority. In that case, Madison then questioned him. -
Battle of Fallen Timbers
The Battle of Fallen Timbers was a battle where the Native Americans fought Wayne's troops and then were defeated. The Battle was named after an area where very many trees had been destroyed by a horrific tornado. Wayne's forces had burned the Indians' villages and fields! But then, the frontier had soon ended. -
Jay's Treaty
Jay's Treaty settled the disputes and problems that had risen between the U.S. and Great Britain in the early 1790's. The treaty was very unpopular and started violent protests. Citizens and the congressional leaders believed that the treaty hurt trade and didn't punish any of the British enough for their actions. Washington also hated the treaty but thought it was the most that could be accomplished. So, in that case, the Senate approved the treaty. -
Treaty of Greenville
In August 1795, Native American chiefs and leaders signed the Treaty of Greenville. This treaty gave the United States claim to almost all of the Indian lands and areas in the Northwest Territory. The treaty also promised the safety all citizens there living in the area. So in exchange, the Native Americans got $20,000 worth of goods and a rememberance of their claim to al of the lands that they still kept. -
Pinckney's Treaty
Pinckney's Treaty, which had settled in by the border and trade disputes with Spain. While under the treaty, Spain agreed to recognize the United States southern boundary as a 31 N latitude. Washington and other Americans had also believed it was a very successful compromise and treaty.
