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George Washington is Inaugurated                              (Thursday, April 30, 1789)

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George Washington is Inaugurated                              (Thursday, April 30, 1789)

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George Washington is sworn in as the first American president and delivers the first inaugural speech at Federal Hall in New York City.
link: https://history.house.gov/Historical-Highlights/1700s/The-first-inauguration-at-Federal-Hall-in-New-York-City/

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Constitution became the official framework of the government of the United States of America when New Hampshire became the ninth of 13 states to ratify it.
link:   Constitution of the United States - Senate.gov

https://www.senate.gov › civics › constitution_item › cons...

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1st Bank of the US is chartered                                         (December 12, 1791)

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1st Bank of the US is chartered                                         (December 12, 1791)

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Hamilton thought a national bank was necessary to stabilize and improve the nation's credit, and to improve handling of the financial business of the United States government under the Constitution.
link: The First Bank of the United States | Federal Reserve Historyhttps://www.federalreservehistory.org › essays › first-bank...

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farmers from Western Pennsylvania rose up in protest of what they saw as unfair taxation and provided the new nation, and George Washington. The whiskey tax was the first tax that occurred whilst new federal government.

Source:https://www.history.com/topics/early-us/whiskey-rebellion

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Proclamation of Neutrality (April 22, 1793)

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Proclamation of Neutrality (April 22, 1793)

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On April 22, 1793, George Washington put the proclamation of neutrality into place for the United States in order for them to remain neutral during the french revolution. The proclamation of neutrality allows the United States to remain neutral without consequences. This proclamation was so important because it kept the U.S. out of wars that it couldn't afford to go into.

Source:https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/05-12-02-0371

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Signed November 19, 1794, British had given up their claims of the Ohio River Valley, but were still allowed to continue trading in the region. Treaty didn't sit right with lots of Americans voicing that they wanted the British out of their region completely. treaty was significant because it provided peace between Britain and the United States and allowed both nations neutrality.

Source: https://history.state.gov/milestones/1784-1800/jay-tre

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the U.S. was granted access to the Mississippi river as well as the port of New Orleans for trade  purposes. Thomas Pickney was sent on a journey by Washington to resolve the dispute in which Spain controlled the Mississippi River and the port of New Orleans. In this Pickney won and the U.S. was able to navigate the Mississippi River and trade there, Due to the successfully negotiated treaty. This was such a huge success for the United States because it solved disputes between territories of the U.S. and Spain and created peace between the two. Benefitting the United States greatly.

Source:https://billofrightsinstitute.org/activities/pinckneys-treaty-1796

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Washington’s Farewell Address (September 19, 1796)

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Washington’s Farewell Address (September 19, 1796)

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Published September 19, 1796, While leaving at the end of his second term, Washington advised to his "friends and citizens" to be weary against political parties as well as warning the United States about becoming involved in foreign wars. Washington truly wanted the best interest for his country after stepping down visible in the sentence " I am influenced by no diminution of zeal for your future interest, no deficiency of grateful respect for your past kindness, but am supported by a full conviction that
the step is compatible with both." Proving he truly wanted to fair warn the U.S. before he left about possible conflicts to come and be conscious of. This was so important because it still shapes our future to this day.

Source:https://iowaculture.gov/history/education/educator-resources/primary-source-sets/american-political-parties/president-george#:~:text=In his "Farewell Address,",and to celebrate their achievements.

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Election of 1796 (first election with political parties. November 4)

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Election of 1796 (first election with political parties. November 4)

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American presidential election in 1796, (Federalist) John Adams beat (Democratic-Republican) Thomas Jefferson.
link: https://www.britannica.com/event/United-States-presidential-election-of-1796

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XYZ Affair was the signing of the Jay Treaty between the US and Great Britain. The treaty was meant to prevent a war between the two nations by not letting the US to trade with France.
link: https://www.history.com/news/what-was-the-xyz-affair

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The Quasi-War with France was an undeclared naval war between France and the United States.
link: https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org/major-events/the-quasi-war-with-france/#:~:text=Commonly%20referred%20to%20as%20the,the%20newly%20established%20U.S.%20Navy.

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Congress passed four laws, which is the Alien and Sedition Acts. The laws raised the residency needed for citizenship from 5 to 14 years, authorized the president to deport "aliens," and permitted their arrest, imprisonment, and deportation during wartime.
link: https://www.britannica.com/event/Alien-and-Sedition-Acts

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Virginia and Kentucky resolutions (November 11, 1798)

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Virginia and Kentucky resolutions (November 11, 1798)

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Declared the Alien and Sedition Acts to be unconstitutional. State legislatures had the power to determine the validity of federal laws.
link: https://www.mtsu.edu/first-amendment/article/877/virginia-and-kentucky-resolutions-of-1798#:~:text=Federalist%2Ddominated%20Congress.-,Drafted%20in%20secret%20by%20future%20Presidents%20Thomas%20Jefferson%20and%20James,they%20were%20null%20and%20void.

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The Election of 1800  (October 31 - December 3)

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The Election of 1800  (October 31 - December 3)

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This is the election of 1800, In which there was candidates Thomas Jefferson, John Adams and Aarron Burr. Jefferson and Burr of the Democratic-Republican party and Adams of the Federalist party.  Thomas Jefferson and Aarron Burr tie for their position of presidency and the election delivers to the house of representatives, Where the house then votes for Jefferson to become the leader of the country. The election of 1800 demonstrates a flaw in the election process in which lead to the passing of the 12th amendment; "The Electors shall meet in their respective states and vote by ballot for President and Vice-President". This election was so crucial because it set the precedent for a peaceful transition of power.

Source: https://guides.loc.gov/presidential-election-1800#:~:text=Thomas Jefferson (Democratic-Republican),-three to sixty-five.

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Marbury v. Madison occurred in 1803, When right before John Adams left his position of power he signed for judges of his federalist party to come into position as judges however when Jefferson obtained this information he deemed it as invalid reasoning because these appointments hadn't been delivered before Adams left his position. This made one of the soon to be federal judges William Marbury quite upset claiming James Madison hadn't delivered official papers for his new appointment as a federal judge, This violated the Judiciary Act of 1789. Marbury took this to the supreme court seeking a court order to provide answers as to why he couldn't get his commission. In the end this was important because it affirmed the principle of judicial review, That the Supreme Court could declare an act of congress unconstitutional.

Source: https://www.oyez.org/cases/1789-1850/5us137

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Thomas Jefferson sought to purchase new Orleans from the french. Napoleon offered all of Louisiana for $15 mil. It was doubled the size of the US. Jefferson switched to strict to loose.
link: https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/louisiana-purchase-treaty#:~:text=In%20this%20transaction%20with%20France,size%2C%20expanding%20the%20nation%20westward.

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Lewis and Clark Expedition (May 14, 1804)

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Lewis and Clark Expedition (May 14, 1804)

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Thomas Jefferson tasked Lewis on exploring the lands west of Mississippi river that comprised the Louisiana purchase. Excursion lasted two years, along the way they encountered harsh weather, unforgiving terrain, treacherous waters, injuries, starvation, disease and both friendly and hostile Native Americans. The approximately 8,000-mile journey was a huge success and provided new geographic, ecological and cultural information about previously uncharted areas of North America.
link: https://www.history.com/topics/19th-century/lewis-and-clark

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British ship stopped U.S.S Chesapeake off Virginia coast.
believed that there were deserters from the British navy on ship and wanted to search the U.S ship. American captain refused, British attacked and killed/injured.
link: https://www.masshist.org/beehiveblog/2013/06/the-chesapeake-leopard-incident-and-the-war-of-1812/

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The Embargo Act of 1807 was published on December 22, 1807, and was effective the following day. The Embargo Act was put into place in response to the Chesapeake Incident, Banning all American exports to other countries in hopes it would hurt Britain and other Foreign European countries. Though hopes for this act were high, It hurt America more than it did other countries by closing up the American economy. The Act was lifted in 1809 which then allowed trade with other nations, Besides Britain and France. This event was so important because it tightened the American economy and had a significant effect of what war would then happen, The war of 1812.

link:
https://www.thoughtco.com/embargo-act-of-1807-1773316

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The presidential election of 1808 held two opposing parties, Federalist Charles Pickney, and Democratic-Republican James Madison. After the results the Democratic-Republican party easily won, Madison is the 1808 president. The American states decided to see the Embargo Act through and allowed Madison to take up most of their votes. The significance of this election was that Americans had overseen what Act was put on them and voted for Madison.

Source: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Federalist-Party

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War of 1812, date started and causes (June 18, 1812)

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War of 1812, date started and causes (June 18, 1812)

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The War of 1812 was declared among Britain on June 18, 1812. The war was caused due to the British policy of impressment which seized American ships and forced Americans to become British soldiers, The British supporting Native Americans, As well as war hawks led by John Calhoun and Henry Clay, This was a group of congressmen that's called against the British. American circumstances were poor during this war and the military was severely undertrained. This war was important because it was a key factor in eventually leading to pride and independence in America.

Source: https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org/major-events/war-of-1812-overview/#:~:text=In Britain's effort to control,Britain on June 18, 1812.

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Washington DC is burned (August 24, 1814)

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Washington DC is burned (August 24, 1814)

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August 24, 1814, British troops burnt down the white house after they claimed a victory in Bladensburg, MD. The burning of the white house was in retaliation to Americans attacking Canada in June of 1813. Not only did the troops capture the white house but they along burnt major federal buildings and the U.S. capitol. The burning of the white house was important because it showed the grit of the U.S. and the ability to bounce back with a victory shortly after tragedy.

Source: https://www.battlefields.org/learn/articles/burning-washington-dc#:~:text=Washington was quickly rebuilt, with,on and come out victorious.

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The Treaty of Ghent was signed on December 24, 1814, And ended the war of 1812. The treaty meant Britain and America had come together in order to create peace, contemplate peace agreements, and stop the fighting. Though this peace treaty stopped the fighting and the war a downside to it was in fact no issues of impressment or shipping rights were addressed. The Treaty of Ghent increased the foreign power in America. Though the terms of the treaty were spread slowly it brought peace between the two nations explaining why the Treaty of Ghent was so important.

Source: https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/treaty-of-ghent

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The battle of New Orleans was defeated by American troops on January 8, 1815. This battle was the last major battle of the war of 1812. The battle was led by General Andrew Jackson, whom advised American troops in defeating Native American tribes who supported the British. General Jackson became a national war hero and victory comes after the war is over. The importance of this battle was that it became to symbolize America triumphing over European entitlement as well as it being the last major conflict between the U.S. and Britain.

Source: https://www.britannica.com/event/Battle-of-New-Orleans-United-States-United-Kingdom-1815#:~:text=The British hoped to seize,the defense of the city.

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The Election of 1816 (November 1 to December 4, 1816)

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The Election of 1816 (November 1 to December 4, 1816)

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The Election of 1816 was held from November 1 to December 4, 1816, In which Democratic-Republican James Monroe defeated Federalist Rufus King by many votes. The time in which James Monroe held the power of being president is the time which people referred to as the "era of good feelings", Monroe was a very popular president and during his presidency, the federal government controlled government with very small opposition from the states. This was the last election in which the federalist party would have a candidate fitting their party elucidating why the election of 1816 was so significant.

Source: https://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/elections/election1816.html