The First Presidents Timeline

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  • Proclamation of Neutrality

    The us decided to go neutral when great Britain and France fought about trade. so George Washington decided to sign the proclamation of neutrality. so they would go neutral twards both countries.
  • Alien and Sedition Act

    Many states decided to make laws opposing the acts as violation of freedom. so the states made laws opposing the alien sedition act
  • War with Tripoli

    the united states and tripoli engaged in a naval war for the next 4 years. So Jefferson increased the size of the navy to accommodate for the war.
  • Louisiana Purchase

    President Thomas Jefferson purchased the Louisiana territory doubling the land area of the United States. so Jefferson sent Lewis and William Clark to explore the Louisiana territory.
  • War of 1812

    The US signed a declaration of war against Great Britain. So they became independent form Europe
  • Monroe Doctrine

    They issued his famous policy statement called the Monroe doctrine. So Europe heard that they could expect a strong response form the US. If they interfered with the affairs of any other independent country.
  • Tariff of Abominations

    John Adams approved the Tariff of Abominations. so the south had to pay for more for manufacturing goods but lost money for the raw materials.
  • Trail of Tears

    Andrew Jackson helped push the Indian removal act to abandon their farms to an Indian reserve. So all the tribes suffered form the act and got put in military stockades