Federalist Era

  • Shays rebellion

    Shays rebellion

    This was an attack on government properties. This started because farmers who fought in the Revolutionary War were having troubles making ends meet so they started Shays Rebellion.
  • Great compromise

    Great compromise

    The great compromise met in the middle during a dispute. They equaled out the power of small and large states.
  • Constitution drafted

    Constitution drafted

    This gave the government enough power to act on a national level. The articles of confederation had way too many problems for the people to deal with, so they made the constitution.
  • George Washington president

    George Washington president

    He was the fist president of the United States.
  • Executive branch formed

    Executive branch formed

    George Washington was the first president in the executive branch. The executive branch was created to provide the president with support of others.
  • Established the Court system

    Established the Court system

    This was a place where the attorney general was placed.
  • National bank

    National bank

    The National Bank was established to collect tax money. This was also a place for the government to keep their money.
  • Bill of rights

    Bill of rights

    The Bill of Rights are the first ten amendments. This guaranteed the freedom of speech, press and religion.
  • The Whiskey Rebellion

    The Whiskey Rebellion

    There was a law to allow tax on whiskey. This became something that people were unhappy about so that is why we had the Whiskey Rebellion.
  • Political parties established

    Political parties established

    They were made to be able to vote easily . It would also make it easier to agree on the constitution.
  • Xyz affair

    Xyz affair

    This was a dispute between French and America. The French took American ships and cargo going that helped The British.