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Federal Court System established
The Congress passed the Judiciary Act to make a federal court system, which was signed by George Washington. -
The Bill of Rights is added
When the Constitution was being ratified, some states asked for a Bill of Rights to protect our individual rights. The Convention then promised that after the Constitution was ratified, they would add the Bill of Rights. On December 15, 1791, the Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution. -
Two Party System emerged
The two-pary system emerged during the Election of , which was held from November 4, 1796, to December 7, 1796. This was the first time that there were two political parties in an election. -
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Election of 1796
The Election of 1796 is when the two-party system emerged. -
Louisiana Purchase
In 1803, Thomas Jefferson made the Louisiana Purchase with France, therefore deriving a massive amount of land. The green is the land that was obtained from the Purchase. -
War of 1812
The War of 1812 gained respect for the United States. At this time, James Madison was president. -
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War of 1812
The War of 1812 gained respect for the United States. -
Monroe Doctrine
James Monroe issued the Monroe Doctrine, telling the Europeans to not interfere in the Western Hemisphere.
