·       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.

·       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. 

·       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. 

·       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.

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.