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U.S. Govt. under the constitution begins
Washington is made president. Washington announces neutrality after the French Revolution in Paris. -
First Census
The population totals up to 3.9 million. Ben Franklin dies. -
Bill of rights is ratified
Bill of rights Is joined with the constitution. US troops are defeated by Miami Indians. -
Presidential Election
Kentucky is the fifteenth state to join the union -
Washington Declares Neutrality
War breaks down between France and Great Britton. Cotton production takes off. -
Whiskey Rebellion
Britain forfeits from the Northwest Territory. Farmers in Pennsylvania protest. -
Northwest Territory
Spain allows navigation rights on Mississippi river. Northwest territory is open for settlement. -
Presidential Election
John Adams defeats Thomas Jefferson for president. Tennessee enters the union. -
Alien and Sedition Acts
Eli Whitney opens factory to create rifles. Jefferson and Madison publish resolutions in opposition. -
Washington Dies
George Washington Dies at age 67. Patrick Henry dies at age 63. -
Second Census
Population climbs to 5.3 million. Free African Americans petition goes around. -
Barbary War begins
Tripoli declares war on the United States. Twenty firth anniversary of the Declaration of independence. -
Louisiana Territory
US purchases the Louisiana territory from France. Supreme court declares it right to review the constitution. -
Presidential Election
Twelfth Amendment is ratified, providing a vice president. Hamilton is killed. -
Ban On Slave Trade
Embargo act is passed by congress. Jefferson orders warships to leave. -
Presidential Election
Osage tribe cedes lands in Missouri and Arkansas. James Madison elected president. -
Third Census
U.S. population climbs to 7.2 million. 1.4 million are African Americans. -
War of 1812
U.S. begins war on Great Britton. Indians fight on the British side. -
Ending of War
War of 1812 ends. The Creek War ends. -
Old Southwest
Andrew Jackson defeats British at the battle of New Orleans. Migration opens for Indians.
