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Judiciary Act
This act created the the federal court system, including the Supreme Court. It also created the office of attorney general. -
John Adams Presidency
John Adams was Washington's Vice President and he beat Thomas Jefferson to become to the 2nd President -
Revolution of 1800
Thomas Jefferson beat John Adams to win the election of 1800 by a majority of 73 to 65 electoral votes. No Federalist became president after this election. -
Madison's War
Madison asked Congress to declare war on the British and it agreed.
The war hawks who supported the war felt that the country had to assert American rights to the world -
The War of 1812
A conflict between the US and UK which helped establish the credibility of the young United States among other nations. It fostered a strong sense of national pride among the American people -
White House Burned
A second British force attacked Washington D.C. They burned most of the capital, including the White House and Capitol.