Launching a new nation. By Maddiekinzz Apr 16, 1789 Washington elected President. Sep 24, 1789 Judiciary Act of 1789. Period: Nov 1, 1789 to Nov 1, 1815 Launching a new nation. Nov 16, 1789 Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions drafted. Nov 1, 1791 Bank of the United States. Feb 29, 1796 Jay's Treaty. Jun 18, 1798 Alien and Sedition Acts. Feb 24, 1803 Marbury vs. Madison. Oct 17, 1803 Louisiana Purchase. May 14, 1804 Lewis and Clark's expedition begins. Sep 23, 1806 Lewis and Clark reach St. Lewis. Jun 18, 1812 War of 1812. Dec 24, 1814 Treaty of Ghent signed.