Launching a New Nation By Karolina Alexander Period: Feb 2, 1789 to Nov 1, 1815 launching a new nation Period: Feb 4, 1789 to Nov 1, 1815 Launching a New Nation Apr 16, 1789 Washington elected president unamiously chosen, father of our country, didn't believe in political parties, and created cabinet. Jul 16, 1790 district of columbia Feb 25, 1791 Bank of the United States Nov 1, 1794 Whisky Rebellion Nov 19, 1794 Jay's Treaty Nov 1, 1796 John Adams elected Nov 1, 1797 XYZ Affair Jun 18, 1798 Alien and Sedition Acts Nov 1, 1798 Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions Mar 2, 1801 Marbury v. Madison Nov 1, 1801 Thomas Jefferson elected 1st Term Nov 1, 1804 Thomas Jefferson Elected 2nd Term Nov 1, 1804 Louisiana Purchase Mar 26, 1807 Aaron Burr conspiracy Nov 1, 1812 War of 1812 Nov 1, 1814 Trenty of Ghent Nov 1, 2012 Judiciary Act of 1789 Nov 1, 2012 Hamilton and Jefferson Debate 1796