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First Bank of the United States
Brought into play by Washington so that bonds would be issued, and US could repay their war debts. -
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George Washington
George Washington was the first President of the New Nation. His VP was John Adams. -
Judiciary Act
An act to create judicial courts of the law. -
Tariff of 1789
First major act passed in the United States under the Constitution of 1789. -
Philadelphia as the Nation's Capital
Philadelphia served as the Nation's Capital while the Federal City was under construction in VA. -
The Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution because the Anti-Federalists wanted individual rights to be protected. -
French Revolution
"Citizen" Edmond Charles Genet (1763-1834), a French minister, arrived in the United States and passed out letters authorizing Americans to attack British commercial vessels and Spanish New Orleans. -
Fugitive Slave Law
Allowed governments to seize and return runaway slaves to their owners. -
Eli Whitney granted patented for the Cotton Gin
The Cotton Gin is a machine that revolutionized cotton picking during the 18th century. -
Whiskey Rebellion
Government established an excise tax on whiskey to increase revenue, causing rebellion from small-scale farmers. -
Pinckney's Treaty with Spain
Established intentions of friendship between Spain and the US. -
Jay's Treaty with England
Sught to settle outstanding issues between the two countries that had been left unresolved since American independence. -
Farewell Address
Washington decided to step down from office after two terms. -
XYZ Affair
A confrontation between US and Republic of France leading to an undeclared war: the Quasi War. -
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John Adams Presidency
John Adams became the second president of the US, working with Thomas Jefferson as his Vice President. -
Naturalization Act
Increased the time for immigrants to become naturalized citizens from 5 to 14 years. -
Alien & Sedition Acts
These acts declared that it was illegal to slander, or libel a government official, including the President. -
Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions
Kentucky and Virginia legislatures declared that the Alien and Sedition Acts were unconstitutional. -
Midnight Appointments/ Judiciary Act of 1801
Adams appointed many judges the night before Jefferson's innaguration.
