FOA Timeline

By lauren.riley.m

  • George Washington enters office.

    On this day, Washington takes the oath of office.

  • The Presidential Cabinet is created.

    Washington chose the members of the Cabinet.

  • The Neutrality Proclamation is signed.

    The proclamation was issued by George Washington.

  • Jay treaty is signed.

    This treaty settled differences between the United States and Great Britain.

  • The Whiskey Rebellion takes place.

    This was a tax protest in the United States.

  • George Washington leaves office.

    Washington served two terms as president.

  • Jefferson enters office.

    Jefferson beat John Adams in the election.

  • The Louisiana Purchase is made.

    This land sold for 15 million dollars.

  • Embargo of 1807 takes place.

    This made all exports from the United States illegal.

  • Jefferson leaves office.

    Jefferson served two terms.

  • Jackson enters office.

    Jackson served two terms.

  • Indian Removal Act of 1830

    This forced Natives out of their territory to west of the Mississippi.

  • Second Annual Message

    On this day, Jackson outlines his removal plan.

  • Cherokee Nation's Appeal

    The Cherokee try to make things equal between them and the white people.

  • Nullification Crisis

  • Worcester vs. Georgia

    Worcester tries to get his land back.

  • Jackson leaves office.

    He was 69 years old at the end of his presidency.
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    The Trail of Tears.

    The Cherokee journey from Georgia to the new land.

  • Lincoln enters office.

    He was the first president from the Republican Party.

  • Secession of South Carolina

    South Carolina wanted to separate from The United States.
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    Civil War