Launching a New Nation By Zach2112 Feb 4, 1789 George Washington elected President Sep 24, 1789 Judiciary Act of 1789 Jul 16, 1790 The District of Columbia Jan 1, 1791 Whiskey Rebellion Feb 15, 1791 Hamilton and Jefferson Debate Feb 25, 1791 Bank of the United States Jan 1, 1796 XYZ Affairs Feb 19, 1796 Jay's Treaty Jun 18, 1798 Alien Acts Nov 16, 1799 Virginia and Kentucky Resolution Mar 4, 1801 Thomas Jefferson Elected 1st Term Feb 24, 1803 Marbury v. Madison Jul 4, 1803 Louisiana Purcase Nov 1, 1804 Lewis and Clark Nov 1, 1804 Thomas Jefferson Elected 2nd Term Jan 1, 1805 Aaron Burr Conspiracy Jun 18, 1812 War of 1812 Dec 24, 1814 Treaty of Ghent