The early period national

Washinton's Presidency

Apr 30, 1789

Was the 1st President

Judiciary Act of 1789

Sep 24, 1789

set up the court system

Cotton gin

Mar 14, 1794

Invented by Eli Whitney. Made cotton growing very profitable

Adams Presidency

Mar 4, 1797

Defeated thomas jefferson. He passed the alien and sedition acts.

Marbury vs Madison

Mar 2, 1801

Established the power of Judical Review

Jefferson Presidency

Mar 4, 1801

In domestic affairs Jefferson sought to eliminate Federalist influences, especially in the judiciary. He proudly and succeeded in limiting the size of government by reducing taxes and the national debt. He also purchased Lousiana Purchase.

Lousiana Purchase

Nov 3, 1803

Brought by jefferson in 1803 from france. Sent Lewis and Clark on to explore louisana . It doubled size of the U.S.

War of 1812

Jun 18, 1812

U.s Wins and british inteference with American Shipping . British aid to indians in the west.

Missouri Compromise

Dec 21, 1820

Divided Louisana Purchase at 36 - 30
North line free
south line slave states

Gibbons v Ogden

Feb 5, 1821

Comfirmed the federal Gov'ts power over commerce

Monroe Doctrine

Dec 2, 1823

said the west was different from europe
- Europe monarchies
western hemisphere . Plus, president Monore wrote it