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Constitutional Convention
The first assembly of states to start making the Constitution -
First Law of Abolition Against Slaves
This law slowly took away the bondage and ownership of slaves which contributed to making slavery illegal. -
Shay's Rebellion
Massachusetts farmers get angry over the hearing about debt and close the courts, this contributed to the idea of striking and people having a say. -
Constitution was Ratified
The delegates in Philadelphia signed the Constitution making the Constitution of more importance. -
George Washington becomes President
George Washington was the first president of the United States of America. He contributed to the first foundings and ideals of what America was and is. -
First Bank of the United States is Established
The first bank of America created a central place for federal government. -
Bill of Rights is Ratified
The Bill of Rights is a list of our rights and natural born rights, this is important because it's what the Constitution was missing. -
Jays Treaty
This treaty was basically formed just to establish trade rights and it's important because it established Great Britain as America's primary trading partner. -
The XYZ Affair
This event was a series of problems between France and America and important because it started friction between the two countries. -
The Quasi War
An undeclared war fought mostly at sea between France and America. This contributed to the rising tension between France and America. -
Alien and Sedition Acts
Talked about separating powers between the government and the people. This is important because these acts gave too much power to the government and took away from the people. -
Trial of Marbury against Madison
This case talked about the courts and how they should run. This event contributed to judicial review and established that courts could choose which cases they wanted to hear and review. -
The Barbary Wars
America was trying to trade in the Mediterranean when pirates attacked them. This contributed to awareness of ocean boundaries and the importance of having lookouts -
The Louisiana Purchase
This is when President Jefferson bought land west of Mississippi. This contributed to America's growing economy and becoming a world power. -
The Lewis and Clark Expeditipn
Jefferson sent Lewis and Clark to explore the West lands. This contributed to the discovery and formation of new lands. -
The War of 1812
This war was the first war America won without any help, this war was against Great Britain and showed that America was a rising superpower. -
The Hartford Convention
Federalists got together because they recognized they were losing power. This contributed for the rising heat between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists. -
The Missouri Compromise
This solved the problem of figuring out what states were free and enslaved. This contributed to the tension between the north and south. -
The Monroe Doctrine
This doctrine showed that America can stand its own ground and won't be taken advantage of. This also contributed to America's growing economy. -
Nullification
the right to cast out a law that's deemed unconstitutional, this contributed to the power of veto.
