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In unanimous electoral college vote, George Washington becomes first president of the United States.
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"The welfare of our country is the great object to which our cares and efforts ought to be directed.-- And I shall derive great satisfaction from a cooperation with you, in the pleasing though arduous task of ensuring to our fellow citizens the blessings which they have a right to expect, from a free and equal government."
-George Washington, State of the Union Address, 1790
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The first Fugitive Slave Act is passed by Congress.
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Eli Whitney recieves a patent for his cotton gin, making the production of cotton easier and cheaper.
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In Pennslyvania, farmers arm themselves and attack government offical's homes as a form of protest.
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"Interwoven as is the love of liberty with every ligament of your hearts, no recommendation of mine is necessary to fortify or confirm the attachment."
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Electoral College meets and elects John Adams president.
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A political affair that tensed up US foreign policy with Great Britain and post-revolution France.
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John Adams is sworn in as president.
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A naval war between France and the US the resulted in the capture of American ships by France and vice versa. Ended by the Convention of 1800.
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Treaty of Mortefontaine, or the Convention of 1800, ends the Quasi War, however news does not get to American fast enough to help John Adams win the next election.
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Thomas Jefferson beats John Adams and becomes president of the United States.
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Gold is found in North Carolina, making settlers flock to the prospects of gaining golden riches.
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Congress establishes the first millitary academy, West Point.
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The Louisiana territory is purchased from France.
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The Louis and Clark Expedition begins in Camp Dubois.
