module 3.7-3.8

By laeticiahalene
  • Vermont became the first state to abolish slavery

    Vermont became the first state to abolish slavery

    In Vermont´s constitution the eliminated slavery and made it illegal.
  • Enslaved Africans build the nations capital

    Enslaved Africans build the nations capital

    Along with irish immigrants enslaved and free african americans built the nations capital and this would later become Washington DC. Started in 1792 and finished in 1809.
  • The American Academy of Arts and Sciences was founded

    The American Academy of Arts and Sciences was founded

    Established in Massachusetts and was created to promote american literature and sciences without any british influence.
  • Republican Motherhood was introduced

    Republican Motherhood was introduced

    The idea that women should also be educated so that they could raise their sons better. Many americans at this time thought that women should be educated because they could affect their sons political beliefs and they were the ones that would shape their sons into men.
  • Congress created three Executive Departments

    Congress created three Executive Departments

    Foreign Affairs ( State ), Treasury, and War
  • George Washington and John Adams take office

    George Washington and John Adams take office

    They took office after electoral colleges unanimous decision. They were the first president and vice president.
  • The Judiciary Act was created

    The Judiciary Act was created

    Created in 1789 and established the Judicial Courts of the united states. And it established the Supreme Court.
  • A National Bank was created

    A National Bank was created

    Hamilton wanted to resolve Americas debt by creating a national bank but Jefferson opposed. Later the compromised and a national bank was created.
  • The ten amendments are ratified

    The ten amendments are ratified

    This then became the Bill of Rights
  • The capital was moved from Philadelphia to Washington DC

    The capital was moved from Philadelphia to Washington DC

    Alexander Hamilton agreed to this move so that people from virginia would agree on a national bank.