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Shays' Rebellion Began
This series of protests from August 1786 – June 1787 was one of the main signs that the Articles of Confederation was failing as the U.S. governing document. Revolutionary War veteran Daniel Shays led armed farmers to close courts in Massachusetts so
the government could not forclose upon their farms. Information from Crash Course 8 - The Constitution, the Articles, and Federalism -
Annapolis Convention
Meeting in Annapolis, MD aimed at improving international trade. Six states sent delegates, whereupon they agreed that they would meet in Philadephia, PA to revise the Articles of Confederation. Information from Crash Course 8 - The Constitution, the Articles, and Federalism -
Northwest Ordinance of 1787
Created by the Articles of Confederation to create five new states between the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers. The ordinance acknowleged Indian claim to the land, required settlers to be more peaceful, and outlawed slavery in each of the five states. Information from Crash Course 8 - The Constitution, the Articles, and Federalism -
First U.S. Presidential Election
The First U.S. Presidential Election lasted from December 15, 1788 to January 10, 1789 and was brought about by the new United States Constitution. The Constitution being what repaced the Articles of Confederation as the governing U.S. policy. George Washington elected as president. Information from Crash Course 8 - The Constitution, the Articles, and Federalism -
Gabriel's Rebellion
The first large-scale slave uprisings in U.S. history. Gabriel Prosser wanted to seize the capital, kill some of its inhabitants, and hold the others hostage. He demanded abolition; however, the plot was found out before it was put into action and he was hanged. Information from Crash Course 10 - Thomas Jefferson & His Democracy -
Election of 1800
In the election of 1800 held from October 31, 1800 to December 3, 1800, Republican Thomas Jefferson ran against Federalist John Adams. First election where both parties had candidates and did campaign work. Jefferson won. Information from Crash Course 10 - Thomas Jefferson & His Democracy -
Marbury v. Madision
Marbury v. Madison was a Supreme Court case that gave the Supreme Court the power of judicial review. Without this, the court would be substantially less powerful and would not be able to deem laws constitutional or not. Information from Crash Course 10 - Thomas Jefferson & His Democracy -
Lewis and Clark Expedition
The Louis and Clark expedition, also know as the Corps of Discovery Expedition was set up in order for Jefferson to gain knowlege on the Louisiana area that he purchased from Napoleon. Louis and Clark travelled all the way to the Pacific Ocean, making discoveries along the way. However, there was nothing written in the constitution allowing such a purchase, so Jefferson, being a strict constitutionalist, felt somewhat guilty. Information from Crash Course 10 - Thomas Jefferson & His Democracy -
Second Bank of the United States begins operation
The bank was set up to regulate the public credit issued by private banking institutions through the fiscal duties it performed for the U.S. Treasury, and to establish a sound and stable national currency. Information from Crash Course 15 - 19th Century Reforms -
Treaty of Córdoba signed
The treaty established Mexican independence from Spain at the end of the Mexican War of Independence. The treaty also established the First Mexican Empire. Information from Crash Course 17 - War & Expansion -
Tariff of 1828
The Tariff of 1828 was a protective tariff Congress passed that wads designed to protect industry in the northern U.S. Raised prices on manufactured goods of iron and wool. Deemed Tariff of Abominations. Information from Crash Course 14 - Age of Jackson -
Indian Removal Act of 1830
Indian Removal Act of 1830 was a law passed by Congress and Andrew Jackson. The law provided funds to relocate Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, and Seminole Indians. Information from Crash Course 14 - Age of Jackson -
Convention of 1832
The Convention of 1832 was the first political gathering of colonists in Mexican Texas. Delegates wanted reforms from the Mexican government and put an end to the belief that settlers in Texas wished to secede from Mexico. The convention was the first unsuccessful attempt at political negotiation that led to the Texas Revolution. Information from Crash Course 17 - War & Expansion -
Force Act of 1833
Andrew Jackson passed the Force Bill or Act in 1833 in response to the nulification of the Tariff or 1832 by the state of South Carolina. The act expanded presidential power and deemed it constitutional for the U.S. Army to collect taxes by force. -
Alamo Mission
The Battle of the Alamo was the pivotal event in the Texas Revolution. Following a 13-day siege, Mexican troops working under the orders of President-General Antonio López de Santa Anna launched an assault on the Alamo Mission near San Antonio, Texas, which resulted in the death of all of the Texian defenders Information from Crash Course 17 - War & Expansion -
On Civil Disobedience is published
Henry David Thoreau was a Massachusetts Tracendentalist who dissented against the Mexican American War. He was thrown in jail for refusing to pay taxes in protest, whereupon he wrote the essay "On Civil Disobendience." Information from Crash Course 17 - War & Expansion
