Creation of the Democratic-Republican government

By ethanlindner49

  • 1791

    Congress passes bill of rights

  • 1794

    Western Pennsylvanians protest in Whiskey Rebellion; Jay’s Treaty ensures commerce between U.S. and Britain

  • 1798

    Congress passes Alien and Sedition Acts

  • 1803

    Thomas Jefferson brokers Louisiana Purchase

  • 1807

    Embargo attempts to end British practice of capturing American sailors

  • 1812-1814

    United States at war with Great Britain

  • 1814

    Treaty of Ghent ends War of 1812