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Constitution signed
The constitution of the United States is signed -
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1787-1801
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George Washington innaugurated
George Washington becomes President of the United States with John Adams as vice president. -
Funding and Assumption approved
Congress approves Hamilton's plan for funding and assumption -
Bank of the United States chartered
The bank would own millions of dollars of new U.S. bonds and would be tied directly to the strength of the federal government. -
Report on Manufactures rejected
Hamilton's report on manufactures defeated in the House of Reps -
Genet Affair
Relations with France are strained when Edmund Genet tries to turn Americans against the government -
Proclamation of Neutrality
Issued by Washington. Declared America neutral in the conflict between France and Britain. -
Jay's Treaty
Washington's final effort to preserve peace with Britain. Jay was not successful in getting Britain to accept the U.S.'s position on neutrality -
Whiskey Rebellion
A group of farmers in western Pennsylvania protested a federal exise tax on distilled whiskey -
Battle of Fallen Timbers
General Anthony Wayne defeats Indians. Compelled them to sign Treaty of Greenville -
Pinckney's Treaty
Officials in Madrid offered Thomas Pickney the opening of the Mississippi, the right to deposit goods in New Orleans without paying duties, and a secure boundary on the 31 paralllel. -
Washington's Farewell Address
Washington formally declared his intention to retire from his presidency, warned against all political factions, and conseled the US to avoid making permanent alliances with nations -
John Adams Elected President
John Adams beat Jefferson, the republican candidate. There was strong tension between Federalists and Republicans. -
XYZ Affair
Diplomatic event that strained relations between France and the United States. France demanded a bribe to neggotiate. -
Alien and Sedition Acts Passed
A series of bills passed to crush the dissent of the Republicans, major crisis over civil liberties -
Quasi War
The unofficially declared war between France and the United States when French privateers began seizing American ships. -
Kentucky Resolution
Written by Jefferson. Stated that the Alien and Sedition Acts were unconstitutional and should be repealed. -
Virginia Resolution
Written by Madison urging the states to defend the rights of the American people -
Convention of Mortefontaine
Signed with France to end the Quasi War -
Election of Thomas Jefferson
Downfall of Federalist party, peaceful revolution
