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US Government Begins
Washington becomes president. Washington states the US neutral after the French Revolution begins. -
2nd Presidential Election
Kentucky joins as the 15th state and grants universal manhood suffrage. Washington and Adams are re-elected president and vice president. -
The Northwest Territory
The Native Americans defeat Fallen Timbers. This leaves it open for settlement. -
Whiskey Rebellion
Farmers in western Pennsylvania protest the tax on whiskey. Taxes are soon put down by federal troops. -
John Adams beats Thomas Jefferson
Tennesee becomes the 16th state, granting universal manhood suffrage. John Adams becomes president, defeating Thomas Jefferson and making him vice president. -
George Washington Dies
George Washington dies in Virginia at age 67. The book, The life and Memorable Actions of George Washington is published the next year. -
Second Census
The population of the USA totals 5.3 million.One million being African Americans, 900,000 enslaved. -
Jefferson and Burr
Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr tie in the election. The House of Representatives vote for Jefferson. Burr becomes Vice President. -
Lousiana Purchase
Jefferson buys the Louisiana Territory for $15 million dollars. It doubles the country's size. -
Marbury vs Madison
Supreme court declares it right to review the constitutionality of he acts of congress. Samuel Adams dies at 81. -
Barbary War Ends
Barbary war ends after US troops capture Darna. Piracy by Barbary continues until 1815 -
Ban on Slave Trade
Congress passes a ban to stop all importation of slaves. NO slaves shall be brought to the US. -
Another Presidential Election
James Madison is elected President. George Clinton is elected Vice-President -
Embargo Act
The Embargo Act is repealed. This allows trade with all countries except Britain and France. -
3rd Census
The US population totals to 7.2 million. This includes 1.4 million African Americans, of whom 1.2 million are enslaved. -
War of 1812
The US declares war on Great Britain due to issues on borders, trade, freedom of seas and rights of neutrals. The war is supported by mainly westerners. -
War of 1812 ends
The British attacked and burn Washington DC. The treaty of Ghent is signed and the war ends. -
1816
Indiana enters the Union as the 19th state. The "year which had no summer" when snow was brought to the New England states -
Conflict in the Seminoles
Attacks on settlers in Florida and Georgia. Gen. Andrew Jackson leads troops into Florida to fight the Seminoles. -
Presidential Election
James Monroe is elected President. Daniel Tompkins is elected Vice President.
