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The Whiskey Rebellion was a tax protest that happened during the presidency of President George Washington. Farmers protested against the government for placing tax on whiskey and other alcoholic beverages. In response, President Washington sent troops to where the protest took place. It showed the people that the new government was willing to use force when necessary to enforce peace.

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The Farewell Address of President George Washington was an important piece to the U.S history. In this letter, the President explained his reason for serving only two terms, a precedent that was followed long after he was gone. He also advised the country to stay out of foreign affairs, which resulted in the country turning into one of the strongest country on Earth. George Washington also advised that the country should not have political parties, for it will split the country in half. The country did not listen to that advice and formed the first two political parties in America's history, Federalists and Republicans.

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The Alien and Sedition Acts were acts meant to hurt the Republican Party. A plan in which backfired. The acts were passed in preparation for an anticipated war with France. Federalists feared that aliens would sympathize with France during the war.

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The XYZ Affair happened when France was capturing American ships and holding them hostage. American sent people to make piece, in which was met with a request for a bribe and loan before even meeting to discuss peace. When the words reached America of the bribes and loans, it caused an uproar for war.

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The Louisiana Purchase was when Thomas Jefferson bought off the piece of Louisiana Territory from France. Then president Thomas Jefferson wanted the piece to gain New Orleans, for its route for transportation and shipping.

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The Embargo Act prohibited trading with other countries, meant to hurt English and French economies. Yet, not only was the English and French hurt, but America suffered the falling of agricultural prices and earnings as well.

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The War of 1812 first started with impressment, in which Britain captured American ships and forced its sailors to join the British navy. It was fought between England and America. For England to gain land, and America to properly exercise their rights as a country.

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The Battle of New Orleans was the last battle fought in the War of 1812. It was fought 2 weeks after the war was over, due to the fact that they did not receive the news. Yet America came out undefeated in this battle, giving citizens a sense of pride in their country.

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The Adams Onis treaty was a treaty between the U.S and Spain that settled border disputes between the two countries. In this treaty, the U.S retrieved Florida from Spain for 5 million dollars.

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The Monroe Doctrine was a U.S foreign policy that did not allow any countries to enter the Western Hemisphere.