# data[].attributes.attachment_caption
Because the Revolutionary War was costly, both Washington's new government and the state governments were in debt.

# data[].attributes.headline
George Washington (April 30, 1789 – March 4, 1797)

# data[].attributes.subject
George Washington (April 30, 1789 – March 4, 1797)

# data[].attributes.body
·       Ratification of the Bill of Rights – (1791) Marked a crucial milestone in shaping individual liberties. It established the framework for democracy governance in the U.S.

·       Establishment of the First National Bank – (1791) Known as the First Bank of the U.S., it played a crucial role in stabilizing and strengthening the nation’s financial system. This establishment was brought up by Alexander Hamilton with a plan which would standardize American currency and cope with the national Revolutionary War debt.

·       Jay Treaty of 1795 – This was negotiated by Chief Justice John Jay, averted potential conflict with Great Britain and resolved several contentious issues between the two nations. This included trade disputes and British occupation of western posts.

# data[].attributes.attachment_caption
Jefferson didn't want the people to see him as an aristocrat, even though he technically was, so he hated on the wealthy.

# data[].attributes.headline
Thomas Jefferson (March 4, 1801 – March 4, 1809)

# data[].attributes.subject
Thomas Jefferson (March 4, 1801 – March 4, 1809)

# data[].attributes.body
·       Louisiana Purchase – (1803) This purchase was made by President Thomas Jefferson, and it expanded the U.S. territory. It doubled the nation’s size and provided natural resources for future growth.

·       Lewis and Clark Expedition – (1804-1806) Exploration in which mapped the newly acquired western territories. It was mainly to locate routes that would connect the continental interior to the Pacific Ocean.

·        Non-Intercourse Act – (1809) Jefferson passes this act in attempt to continue to pressure Britian and France while slightly loosing restrictions on American Trade. This act permitted U.S. trade with nations other than France and Britian.

# data[].attributes.attachment_caption
Federalists nominated Charles Pinckney again, who competed against James Madison, the key author of the Constitution. The Federalists suffered another defeat. 

# data[].attributes.body
·       War of 1812 – This was a conflict between the United States and Great Britain. This tested the U.S. ability to defend itself against British aggression and ultimately solidified its independence on the global stage.

·       Burning of Washinton – (1814) This was when British forced invaded and set fire to the city. This event symbolized the vulnerability of the U.S. and highlighted the need for a stronger defense system.

·       Treaty of Ghent – (1814) This treaty officially ended the War of 1812. Although it didn’t address all the issues that led to the war, it ultimately marked the return to peaceful relations between the U.S. and Britian.

# data[].attributes.attachment_caption
The Monroe Doctrine was created because the U.S. government was concerned that European powers might expand their influence in the Americas.

# data[].attributes.body
·       Adams-Onis Treaty – (1819) This treaty defined the western border of the United States with Spanish-owned territories. Spain ceded Florida to the United States and agreed to a boundary line (the Sabine River, Red River, and the 42nd parallel) that extended from the Gulf of Mexico to the Pacific Ocean. The treaty also renounced any Spanish claims to Oregon Country.

·       Missouri Compromise – (1820) This legislative agreement allowed Missouri to enter the Union as a slave state while Maine entered as a free state, maintaining a balance between slave and free states. Additionally, it established a line (36°30') across the Louisiana Territory, with slavery prohibited above this line and allowed below it, except for Missouri.

·       Monroe Doctrine – (1823) This policy declared that any European colonization or intervention in the Americas would be seen as a threat to the United States' interests. It aimed to prevent further European influence in the Western Hemisphere and solidify the United States' control over the region.

# data[].attributes.body
Virginia Dynasty – 4 of the U.S. first 5 presidents were from Virginia.

Jeffersonian Era – The U.S. being led by President Thomas Jefferson where there was a movement for more democracy in American government.

Era of Good Feelings – A period in the political history of the U.S. that reflected a sense of national purpose and a desire for unity among Americans after the war of 1812.