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Election of George Washington
George Washington was first elected in 1788 as the first president of the United States. He did not run against anybody for the position, he was nominated. Along with Washington's nomination, John adams was nominated to be the first vice-president of the united states, which he was. -
Bill of rights added to the constitution
The bill of rights are the first ten amendments to the constitution, and only the first ten. These were added to the constitution to protect people from the government's power. The founders of our great nation knew that congress could not be trusted with our god-given rights. -
Beginning of the federalist party
The party was formed by Alexander Hamilton. The United States only federalist president was John Adams, although George Washington was broadly sympathetic to the federalist program, he remained independent his entire presidency. -
Beginning of Democratic-Repuclican Party
The Democratic-Republican Party was organized by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison in 1792 it stood in opposition to the Federalist Party and controlled the presidency and congress, and most states.It split after the 1824 presidential election into two parties: the Democratic Party, and the short-lived National Republican Party. -
Whisky Rebellion
At first, there was a major hostility between the two parties, the federalists and the democratic-republicans.
This election showed a peaceful shift of political parties.
Although the votes were close, Jefferson won the election and became the president of the United States. -
Election of John Adams
On December 7th the candidates for president of the United States were John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. The election was close, but John Adams was the winner, and became the president. He later ran again in 1800, but lost to Jefferson, so he only stayed in office for four years. -
XYZ affair
The French were angry about Jay’s Treaty with Britain, and allowed the seizure of American ships.
John Adams was unhappy with this and sent three administrators to go to France to try to work things out.
The French sent administrators as well, known to the Americans as X, Y, and Z.
The French demanded that the Americans pay millions of dollars to stop them from attacking American ships. -
Alien Act
Passed by federalists, using a loose interpretation of the Constitution.
Said that people who threatened America’s peace can be kicked out of the U.S.
This law was disliked by Democratic-Republicans -
Sedition Act
The Sedition Act made it a crime to publish anything about the U.S. government that isn’t true.
The Sedition Act was passed by the federalists.
This law was a violation of the constitution. -
Election of Thomas Jefferson
At first, there was a major hostility between the two parties, the federalists and the democratic-republicans.
This election showed a peaceful shift of political parties.
Although the votes were close, Jefferson won the election and became the president of the United States. -
John Marshall appointed
John Marshall was the fourth chief justice of the United States. He was appointed in 1801. Previously Marshall had been a leader of the federalist party in virginia and served in the United States House Of Representatives from 1799 to 1800. Which is one reason why he was appointed in the first place. -
Marbury v. Madison
On John Adams last night as president, he appointed many judges. They were called the “Midnight Judges.” Even though he appointed those people, the commissions were not delivered before Adams presidency expired. -
Louisiana Purchase
The Louisiana Purchase was when France claimed the Louisiana Territory. But the U.S. paid 50 million francs plus cancellation of debts worth 18 million francs for a total sum of 15 million dollars for the Louisiana territory. The louisiana Purchase contained all of present-day Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. Also the parts of Minnesota that were west of the mississippi river, most of North Dakota, most of South Dakota, northeastern New Mexico, northern Texas, the portion -
Lewis and Clark expedition
Lewis and clark expedition was the first transcontinental expedition to the pacific coast undertaken by the united states.Commissioned by Thomas Jefferson, it was led by Meriwether Lewis, and William Clark. They ran into some unexpected things along the way, including Sacagawea. -
Embargo Act
The embargo act was imposed as a response to violations of the U.S. neutrality, in which american merchantmen and their cargo were seized as contraband of war by the belligerent European natives. The British Royal Navy, in particular, restored to impressment, forcing thousands of american seamen into service on their warships. This lasted from December 1807 to March 1809 effectively throttled American overseas trade. -
Election of James Madison
The election of James Madison was in 1808.James Madison ran against Charles C. Pinckney, and won, carrying 12 of the 17 total states. He got 122 votes with Pinckney getting 47. He had 64.7% of the votes, with Pinckney getting 32.4%.James Madison was elected the 4th president of the united states on December 7, 1808. -
Non-Intercourse Act
The non-intercourse act was a law that prevented trade with Britain and France.
This act was almost unenforceable.
The people of the U.S. still smuggled stuff into and from Britain and France. -
War of 1812
This war between America and Britain is also known as the second war for independence.
This war was caused mainly because of British impressment and Indian attacks in the west, which the British were blamed for.
One of the most significant battles in the War of 1812 was the defense of New Orleans, the final battle of this war. -
Election of James Monroe
James monroe was elected the 5th president of the United States on December 4, 1816. He ran against Rufus King who was a federalist. Monroe got 183 votes, with King getting 34. Monroe managed to get a whole lot more of the states compared to King. -
Monroe Doctrine
This Doctrine made by James Monroe protected new colonies in South America from Europe.
The U.S. would respect the new colonies as their own independent nations.
Europe is no longer allowed to attempt to settle in the U.S. -
Gibbons v. Ogden
Gibbons v. Ogden was a case in the year of 1824 involving Aaron Ogden and Thomas Gibbons. The case was argued over operating the waters for trade. Aaron Ogden filed a complaint in the court of Chancery of New York asking the court to restrain Thomas Gibbons from operating on these waters. Ogden’s lawyer contended that states often passed laws on issues regarding interstate matters and that states should have fully concurrent power with congress on matters concerning interstate commerce. -
McCulloch v. Maryland
Was a case in the year of 1824. James William McCulloch, head of the Baltimore Branch of the Second Bank of the United States, refused to pay his tax. The lawsuit was filed by John James, an informer who sought to collect one half of the fine as provided for by the statute. The case was appealed to the maryland court.It was Maryland's contention that because the Constitution did not specifically state that the federal government was authorized to charter a bank, the bank of the united staes was
