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Washington took the oath of office as the first president of the United States under the federal Constitution. George Washington was looking forward to a quiet retirement, but instead the citizen elected him. p258
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Whiskey Rebellion alarmed government leaders. The rebellion collapsed as soon as the army crossed the Appalachian Mountains. p264
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The British agreed to withdraw from american soil, to pay damages for ships they had seized, and to allow some American ships to trade with British colonies in the Caribbean. Jay's Treaty also provided settlement of debts.
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The Pinckney's Treaty gave the Americans free navigation of the Mississippi River. It also gave the Americans the right to trade at New Orleans. (p266)
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The presidential election of 1796 was the first American presidential election. John Adams of Massachusetts became a candidate for the presidency on the Federalist Party.
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George Washington chose to serve only two terms, he set a precedent that later presidents would follow. Washington was 64 years old when he retired. (p266)
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The XYZ Affair was a diplomatic episode during the administration of John Adams. The French wanted a bribe and loan for France from the Americans.
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The Naturalization Act was passed by the Congress. It increased the amount of time necessary for immigrants to become naturalized citizens.
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The Alien and Sedition Acts were three bills passed by the Federalists. In the elections of 1798 and 1800 they became a major political issue.
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They were political statements drafted in 1798 and 1799. Kentucky and Virginia legislatures took the position that the federal Alien and Sedition Acts were unconstitutional.
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In this presidential election Thomas Jefferson defeated John Adams. Thomas Jefferson was the leader for theDemocratic-Republican Party.
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The Twelfth Amendment provides the procedure for electing the President and Vice President. It was proposed by the Congress on December 9, 1803.
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The Lewis and Clark Expedition can also be known as Corps of Discovery Expedition. It was the first transcontinental expedition.
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In the presidential election James Madison defeated Charles Cotesworth Pinckney. James Madison had served as United States Secretary of State.
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The Star-Spangled Banner" is the national anthem of the United States of America. The poem was written by Francis Scott Key.
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Hartford Convention was when New England Federalists met to discuss their grievances. They also discussed the political problems arising from the domination of the Federal Government.
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The Treaty of Ghent was signed in Ghent, modern day Belgium. It was a peace treaty that ended the War of 1812 between the United States and the United Kingdom.
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The Battle of New Orleans was the final battle of the War of 1812. It was located about five miles south of New Orleans on the grounds of Chalmette Plantation.
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The Rush–Bagot Treaty was a treaty between the United States and Britain that was ratified by the United States Senate. The origins of this Treaty can be traced by letters between Richard Rush and Sir Charles Bagot.
