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The National Bank was founded in 1791 by Alexander Hamilton after being passed by the Congress.  The belief for the bank would help businesses, state government, and federal government transfer funds.  Madison and Jefferson argued that the Constitution did not authorize the government to create a  national bank.  This was overran and created.

The artifact chosen to represent the National Bank is a bank note. The artifact chosen to represent this event was a bank note.  This is important because this is what would have been used as currency for the people.  This would've been what our money today is to us.  The people would have paid for food, clothing, tools, and any supplies that they may have needed with a bank note.

This artifact was included because it was chosen to represent the National Bank.  With out the bank note, there would have never been a need for a bank.  This would have gained interest and stock in the bank.

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The first political parties featured two national parties, the Federalist Party, and the Democratic-Republican Party.  The Federalist Party was run by Alexander Hamilton, and the Republican Party was run by a set of leaders which were Thomas Jefferson and James Madison.

This is important because it stands as the process to elect members of office to serve our country.  Without this process, the people wouldn't get a say in choosing our leaders.  The citizens today either elect a Democrat or a Republican as members in office instead of Federalists and Democratic-Republicans.

The artifact chosen to represent this event is a political cartoon. This artifact was included because it was a very important event in our countries history.  The first two political parties ran against each other in 1796 to hold a spot as members in office.  This set a starting point for what soon would become the process of election for all future presidents.

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Men and women during this time wore many traditional outfits.  Women wore such things as gowns, cloaks, brunswicks, caps, muffs, etc.  Men during this time wore breeches, cravats, stockings, cloaks, coats, hats, etc.  These were their traditional daytime outfits.

The artifact chosen to represent fashion is a picture of what the average man and woman wore from 1789-1801. This artifact is important because it describes what the average person wore during this time period.  It is also very interesting in how much of a difference their clothing is compared to ours now.  We can also imagine what labor would be like in these conditions, especially in extreme heat.

This artifact was included because up it gives us a more clear understanding of what the average people during this time period wore.  We know the struggles they may have faced and the advantages that would have come from this type of clothing.  Since we cannot relate in style, it makes theirs seem even more interesting.

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The Whiskey Tax was an act approved by Congress in 1791 that put a tax on Whiskey. The farmers soon became very angry and had a rebellion.  This was known as the Whiskey Rebellion.  George Washington, the current president, led his troops westward to help stop this rebellion.

The artifact chosen to represent this important event was the Whiskey Rebellion flag.  This was chosen because it symbolizes what the meaning of the Whiskey Rebellion was for.  The stars, eagle, and ribbon represent the 13 states and liberty for each state.

This artifact was included because it brings up the need for a strong federal system of government.  It’s the first test to establish authority in the government with the states.

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Immigrants have always been looked at different. Even today they are looked at like they shouldn't be here in some people's eyes. It was like that even way back then during the 18th & 19th century.

The Alien and Sedition Acts were passed in 1798. These acts were passed for an anticipated war with France. The Naturalization Act increased the residency required for the American citizenship from five years to fourteen years. Required aliens ( immigrants ) to declare their intent to acquire citizenship five years before it could be granted. Rendered people from other enemy nations are ineligible for naturalization. The acts were designed by Federalist to limit the power of the opposition Republican Party. The enforcement ended after Thomas Jefferson was elected president in 1800.

The artifact chosen to represent the Alien & Sedition Acts is drawing of a cartoon that someone had done back then. It was chosen because it gives you a visual of what it might have looked like with Congress. It is important because these acts were important and this cartoon shows what it would have looked like when Congress got into arguments fighting about the Alien & Sedition Acts.

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There have been many different names and groups of parties in the U.S. One of the best known parties at this time was the Federalist Party. This party was very important in our history.

The Federalist Party originated in the opposition to the Democratic-Republican Party. They are known for their support of a strong national government and the emphasized commercial and diplomatic harmony with Britain. The Federalist Party was one of the first two political parties in the U.S. It dominated the government until the defeat of President John Adams. Influential public leaders who accepted the Federalist label included John Adams, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, Rufus King, John Marshall, Timothy Pickering, and Charles Cotesworth Pinckney.

The artifact chosen to represent this important party are the Federalist Papers. The Federalist Papers were chosen because they are very important to the party and the U.S. They are a collection of eighty-five articles and essays promoting the ratification of the United States Constitution.

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Born in the West Indies and killed by a Vice President Alexander Hamilton is one of the most influential people in history. From arriving early as a teenager he embarked on a remarkable career.

Alexander Hamilton was born in the West Indies and later came to America as a teenager. As a teenager he already started his journey to a remarkable career. He was  apart of many things like member of the Continental Congress, an author of the Federalist papers, and a champion of the Constitution. He served as the first secretary of the Treasury. While being secretary he helped found the first national bank, the U.S. Mint and a tax collection bureau. That would become the U.S. Coast Guard later on. That is just the tip of the iceberg of his accomplishments. Hamilton would later be troubled with personal and political scandals and he was shot and killed by Vice President Aaron Burr.

The artifact chosen to represent this important man is a drawing of Alexander Hamilton from 1800. This was our chosen artifact because we wanted to show what he looked like. He was a very important man and everyone should see his face.

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Would you believe me if I told you that Washington, D.C. wasn't always the location of our nation's capital? Well, you should because it's true. Our capital was actually in a few places before it found its final destination. George Washington didn't even get to live in White House.

The city of Washington was created to replace Philadelphia as the nation's capital. It was picked because of its geographical position. Maryland and Virginia ceded land around the Potomac River to form the District of Columbia. Charles L' Enfant designed the city's radical layout. In 1792 the work of the White House began. John Adams was the first president to reside in Washington, D.C. On November 1, the President Adams was welcomed into the White House. This event was important because states were made at Hamilton's plan so Hamilton had to make a deal. The deal was for Hamilton to support a relocation of the nation's capital. The relocation of the capital helped the problem.

The artifact chosen to represent this important event was a map of the District of Columbia in 1792. This map was chosen because it shows how the District of Columbia first looked. It is important because the moving of the capital was very important and showing how it looked is very cool. We can see how it looked and if it has changed since.

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George Washington was our nation's first president. Since he was our first president, he had to set a foundation for our future presidents. He created three departments to help him run the U.S. The three departments were the state, war, and treasury departments. He appointed Henry Knox as the Secretary of War. He appointed Thomas Jefferson to Secretary of State, and Alexander Hamilton to Secretary of Treasury.

The artifact chosen to represent this event is a picture of George Washington and all of his cabinet. This was chosen to represent this event because it shows how many people George Washington appointed to help him keep the United States in order.

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The XYZ affair was a political episode that occurred in 1797 and 1798. It involved the United States and France. This affair led to a war called the Quasi-War.

An American diplomatic commission was sent to France in July of 1797 to attempt to negotiate problems that were threatening to break into war. Once the diplomats got to France, they wanted to meet with France’s foreign minister. Instead, the foreign minister put them off and eventually had three agents inform the diplomats that in order to see him, they would first have to pay a big fine and provide France with a very large loan.

The artifact chosen to represent this event was the French Flag. This was chosen because it represents France and what they did to the U.S. to anger us because of the bribe. This is important because it shows the failed attempt by the U.S. to restore peace between the U.S. and France.

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Alexander Hamilton came up with a four point plan to help deal with the economic debt. The first point involved repaying the debt by taking on all states debts to improve U.S. credit. The second point involves the creation of a national bank. The third point involves a whiskey tax. The last point involves creating a high tariff to protect American manufacturers.

The artifact chosen to represent this event is a picture of the First National Bank. This was chosen to represent the second point of the four point plan. This is important because it helped deal with the economic debt. It also helped hold the U.S tax dollars.

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The second presidential election was held from November 2, 1792 to December 5, 1792. The results of this election included the unanimous vote in the electoral college to re-elect George Washington as president of the United States. He ran against John Adams and George Clinton.

The artifact chosen to represent this important event was a campaign poster that George Washington used during his election. This is important because this artifact shows how George Washington persuaded the people of the U.S. and the electoral colleges, to re-elect him as president. He didn't make that poster, the people of the United States did because they thought he was best for the job. It also showed that George Washington was willing to help his country for another term even though it he didn't really want to lead the country again. He wanted to be a helper to the president instead of president.

This is a very important event in history because George Washington was able to solve many problems in his second term. The main problem that he solved involved both the French and British. He was able to solve that problem by sending John Jay to Britain to negotiate a treaty.