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Washington elected to First and Second Continental Congress
• elected by the Virginia legislature to both the First and the Second Continental Congress
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jefferson- Published "A Summary View of the Rights of British America"
articulated the colonial position for independence and foreshadowed many of the ideas in the Declaration of Independence
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National Bank- Washington
generally backed Hamilton on key issues, such as the funding of the national debt, the assumption of state debts, and the establishment of a national bank
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Jefferson- Declaration of Independence
creditted for writing Declaration of Idependence
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Washington- Turned down chance to be called king
quelled bid by officers to declare him king
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Washington- Second term
unanimously supported by electoral college
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Washington-Declaration of Neutrality
he issued a Declaration of Neutrality on his own authority
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Jefferson- left Washington administration
quarrels with Secretary of Treasury Alexander Hamilton over his vision of a centralized national bank caused Jefferson to resign his post
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Washington- Quelled Whiskey Rebellion
showed power of national government
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Jefferson- Louisiana Purchase
Negotiated with France for $15 million which doubled size of country
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Washington Farewell Address
Had foreign policy of no international relations
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Adams xyz Affair
The three man American peace commission is received coolly and then asked to pay a bribe in order to speak with French Foreign Minister Charles Maurice Talleyrand. This episode becomes known as the "XYZ Affair." (Diplomacy) -
Adams -The Eleventh Amendment
The Eleventh Amendment to the Constitution of the United States is declared in full force by President Adams. It says that federal courts shall not have the jurisdiction over litigation between individuals from one state against individuals from another state. (Political) -
Adams- Alien and Sedition Acts
The first of four acts known collectively as the Alien and Sedition Acts is adopted. The Alien and Sedition acts aimed to curb criticism of administration policies and prevent internal subversion. (Social) -
Adams-Alien Act Passed
Congress passes the Alien Act, granting President Adams the power to deport any alien he deemed potentially dangerous to the country's safety. (Social) -
Adams- End of Quasi naval War
The "quasi"-naval war with France effectively ends with the signing of the Treaty of Mortfontaine in Paris. France agrees to lift its embargos on American ships, respect neutral ships and property. The United States agrees to return captured warships but not captured privateers. (Diplomatic) -
Jackson-Northwest Territory
Congress passes an act dividing the Northwest Territory into two parts, with the border between them running north from the junction of the Ohio and Kentucky Rivers. (Economic) -
Jackson-Treaty of Mortfontaine
With the signing of the Treaty of Mortfontaine in Paris, France agrees to lift all embargos effecting the United States.(Economic) -
Adams loses reelection
He did not attend Jefferson's inauguration and instead spent his last hours in office appointing numerous Federalist judges and other office holders based on the Judiciary Act of 1801. These would be known as the "midnight appointments.(political) -
Jefferson- Barbary Pirates
sent warships to the Mediterranean blockaded North African nations after refusing to pay the increased demands made by the Pasha of Tripoli
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Jefferson- Marbury vs. Madison
established midnight judges; seen as corrupt to the public
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jefferson- Lewis and Clark Expedition
authorized expedition to explore land unknown to America
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Jefferson-suspended trade with Europe
congress published Intercourse Act
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jefferson- Attempted to repeal Alian and Sedition Acts
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madison- American Colonizationn Society
supported plan to transport black slaves back to Africa
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Madison-90 Day Embargo
During Madison Presidency, Congress voted for military preparations and, in April 1812, a ninety-day embargo. This decison increased tension between Great Britain and America.(Diplomatic) -
Madison-War of 1812
Congress allows President Madison to declare War on Great Britain. This war lasted for about two years resulting in a American Victory. This War was also condisered a second indepence for America by the War Hawks and President Madison. (Diplomatic) -
Madison-Supported by Abigail Adams
Abigail Adams, wife of federalist John Adams, declared support; showed decline of Federalist party
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Madison- Democratic/Republican Party
creditted as co-founder of Democratic-Republican Party
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madison- Inauguration Speech
stressed commitment to neutrality in the Franch-English conflict
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Madison-American System
supported Henry clay's American System-tied East and West in national market withnational bank, protective tariffs, and national roads
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Madison- Re-chartering of National Bank
chartered bank with 20-year term
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Jackson- wins presdential election
Military hero and self-made man Andrew Jackson is sworn in as the seventh President of the United States. .(Social) -
Indian Removal Act of 1830
Congress passes the Indian Removal Act, sanctioning the forcible relocation of Creek, Chickasaw, Cherokee, Choctaw, and Seminole tribes to land west of the Mississippi river. This removal is known as the Trail of Tears by the Native Americans.(Diplomatic) -
Jackson-Veto of Maysville Road Bill
Jackson vetoes the Maysville Road bill, which would have sanctioned the federal government's purchase of stock for the creation of a road entirely within Kentucky, the home state of longtime foe Henry Clay. Jackson regards the project as a local matter and thinks its funding should come from local sources.(political) -
Jackson-Peggy Eaton Affair
Members of Jackson's inner circle and their wives feud over accusations about the woman's alleged behavior. Jackson supports the Eatons and is outraged by the charges. -
Jackson-Veto of Recharter of Second Bank of the United
Jackson vetoes a bill that would have extended the life of the Second Bank of the United States. This causes Henry Clay to attack him on his decision.(Economy) -
Jackson- Ordinance of Nullification
Jackson issues the Nullification Proclamation, reaffirming his belief that states and municipalities are forbidden from nullifying federal laws. (Political) -
Jackson- Mexico Rebellion
American emigrants to Texas, led by Jackson's old Tennessee comrade Sam Houston, mounted a successful revolt against Mexico and declared their independence.(Diplomatic) -
Jackson- Panic of 1837
Andrew Jackson believed that planters, farmers, laborers, and mechanics were the "chosen class". He viewed industrialization as essential to the American economy, and saw the Bank of the United States as a monopoly of the rich.With thee removal of the Second Bank of the United States, it led to the Panic of 1837.(Economic)