https://padlet.com/8716569/gj82pmtzk2soxwjo en-us 2023-02-03 18:59:25 UTC 2026-02-26 04:22:08 UTC hello@padlet.com 8716569 https://padlet.com/8716569/gj82pmtzk2soxwjo/wish/2470095842 The election of 1816 saw the final time the Federalist party put up a candidate for a presidential election and Democrat-Republican James Monroe secured the presidency (source: https://www.britannica.com/event/United-States-presidential-election-of-1816) ]]> 2023-02-06 13:56:50 UTC https://padlet.com/8716569/gj82pmtzk2soxwjo/wish/2470095842 8716569 https://padlet.com/8716569/gj82pmtzk2soxwjo/wish/2470117668 The battle of New Orleans was an attempt by  British forces to deliver one last blow to the Americans despite the treaty of Ghent already being signed (formal ending to war of 1812).  The result was an American victory after British forces were whittled down. (source: https://www.history.com/topics/19th-century/battle-of-new-orleans)]]> 2023-02-06 14:09:48 UTC https://padlet.com/8716569/gj82pmtzk2soxwjo/wish/2470117668 8716569 https://padlet.com/8716569/gj82pmtzk2soxwjo/wish/2470137947 The treaty of Ghent was signed between the United States and Great Britain in the town of Ghent, Belgium to formally end the war of 1812. (source: https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/treaty-of-ghent)]]> 2023-02-06 14:20:01 UTC https://padlet.com/8716569/gj82pmtzk2soxwjo/wish/2470137947 8716569 https://padlet.com/8716569/gj82pmtzk2soxwjo/wish/2470144107 During the war of 1812, British troops marched into Washington DC and burned several government and public buildings as a result of american burnings in British Canada.
(source: https://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/history/common/generic/August_Burning_Washington.htm#:~:text=On%20August%2024%2C)]]> 2023-02-06 14:23:28 UTC https://padlet.com/8716569/gj82pmtzk2soxwjo/wish/2470144107 8716569 https://padlet.com/8716569/gj82pmtzk2soxwjo/wish/2470594010 The war of 1812 was a military conflict between the US and Britain over issues such as British impressment of american sailors and other violations of American maritime rights. (source: https://www.britannica.com/event/War-of-1812)]]> 2023-02-06 18:45:20 UTC https://padlet.com/8716569/gj82pmtzk2soxwjo/wish/2470594010 8716569 https://padlet.com/8716569/gj82pmtzk2soxwjo/wish/2470601835 The election of 1808 saw the victory of Democrat-republican James Madison over Federalist Charles Pinckney. It was around this time the federalist party began to collapse and fade into obscurity. (source: https://thehistoryjunkie.com/presidential-election-of-1808-facts-and-outcome/)]]> 2023-02-06 18:50:01 UTC https://padlet.com/8716569/gj82pmtzk2soxwjo/wish/2470601835 8716569 https://padlet.com/8716569/gj82pmtzk2soxwjo/wish/2470609997 The embargo act of 1807 was passed under Jefferson's administration that enacted a general embargo on ALL foreign trade in order to prevent conflict with Britain and France. In the end it only acted to hurt the american economy and was revoked soon after. (source: https://www.thoughtco.com/embargo-act-of-1807-1773316)]]> 2023-02-06 18:55:08 UTC https://padlet.com/8716569/gj82pmtzk2soxwjo/wish/2470609997 8716569 https://padlet.com/8716569/gj82pmtzk2soxwjo/wish/2470621100 The Chesapeake incident was a naval battle between the HMS Leopard and the USS Chesapeake off the coast of Virginia. This came about after several British sailors defected to the US after being ordered to blockade french ships from america, with the British captain of the leopard being ordered to retrieve them. In the end the Chesapeake bay surrendered and four defectors were taken to Halifax for trial. (source: https://www.masshist.org/beehiveblog/2013/06/the-chesapeake-leopard-incident-and-the-war-of-1812/) ]]> 2023-02-06 19:02:04 UTC https://padlet.com/8716569/gj82pmtzk2soxwjo/wish/2470621100 8716569 https://padlet.com/8716569/gj82pmtzk2soxwjo/wish/2470631065 The Lewis and Clark expedition was an expedition of the newly acquired Louisiana territory led by Meriwether lewis and william clark. The goals included finding a water link between the Columbia and Mississippi rivers and map lands west of St. Louis, their starting point. (source: https://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/lewis-clark)]]> 2023-02-06 19:08:45 UTC https://padlet.com/8716569/gj82pmtzk2soxwjo/wish/2470631065 8716569 https://padlet.com/8716569/gj82pmtzk2soxwjo/wish/2470838331 In 1803 the Louisiana territory. previously under French rule, was purchased by the Jefferson administration for $15 million. This was America's first large territorial acquisition. (Source:  United States and France conclude the Louisiana Purchase - HISTORY)]]> 2023-02-06 22:10:57 UTC https://padlet.com/8716569/gj82pmtzk2soxwjo/wish/2470838331 8716569 https://padlet.com/8716569/gj82pmtzk2soxwjo/wish/2470842475 Marbury vs. Madison was a supreme court case between William Marbury and James Madison. This case set the precedent of judicial review, the ability of the supreme court to reject congressional decisions. (source: Marbury v. Madison | Background, Summary, & Significance | Britannica]]> 2023-02-06 22:15:43 UTC https://padlet.com/8716569/gj82pmtzk2soxwjo/wish/2470842475 8716569 https://padlet.com/8716569/gj82pmtzk2soxwjo/wish/2470858106 The election of 1800 was significant for a number of reasons. For one it was the first instance of a peaceful transition of power. Second it resulted in a tie between Jefferson and his running mate. This led to the passing of the 12th amendment, separating electoral college votes for president and vice president. (source: The Election of 1800 – Pieces of History (archives.gov)]]> 2023-02-06 22:36:14 UTC https://padlet.com/8716569/gj82pmtzk2soxwjo/wish/2470858106 8716569 https://padlet.com/8716569/gj82pmtzk2soxwjo/wish/2470862628 The Virginia and Kentucky resolutions were measures passed by the state legislatures of Virginia and Kentucky to protest the passing of the Alien and sedation acts by the federalist-dominated federal government. It set the precedent for state legislatures to have the ability to nullify federal legislation if they deemed it unconstitutional. (source: Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions | Definition, Authors, Significance, & Facts | Britannica)]]> 2023-02-06 22:42:33 UTC https://padlet.com/8716569/gj82pmtzk2soxwjo/wish/2470862628 8716569 https://padlet.com/8716569/gj82pmtzk2soxwjo/wish/2471650402 The alien and sedation acts were a series of four laws passed in anticipation for a war with France. It placed a wait of 5-14 years on foreign-born Americans to gain citizenship. The sedation act made government criticism illegal. (source: https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/alien-and-sedition-acts#:~:text=Citation%3A%20An%20Act%20Concerning%20Aliens,Record%20Group%2011%3B%20National%20Archives.)]]> 2023-02-07 12:22:42 UTC https://padlet.com/8716569/gj82pmtzk2soxwjo/wish/2471650402 8716569 https://padlet.com/8716569/gj82pmtzk2soxwjo/wish/2472192757 The quasi-war was a conflict between american ships and french privateers in the Caribbean over their continued harassment of american shipping in the region. It ended with several dozen privateers captured and america reasserting its right to free trade. (source: https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org/major-events/the-quasi-war-with-france/)]]> 2023-02-07 17:41:44 UTC https://padlet.com/8716569/gj82pmtzk2soxwjo/wish/2472192757 8716569 https://padlet.com/8716569/gj82pmtzk2soxwjo/wish/2472264006 The XYZ affair was a diplomatic standoff between France and the US over america's neutrality during a war between them and Britain. President Adams sent three representatives to France to negotiate a peace, but France secretly sent three delegates to the US to ask for a bribe in order to do so. This angered the US and calls of war started. (source: https://www.history.com/news/what-was-the-xyz-affair)]]> 2023-02-07 18:26:41 UTC https://padlet.com/8716569/gj82pmtzk2soxwjo/wish/2472264006 8716569 https://padlet.com/8716569/gj82pmtzk2soxwjo/wish/2472273627 The election of 1796 took place between federalist John Adams and Democrat-Republican Thomas Jefferson. This is regarded as the first election with political parties. At the end of it Adams was elected president but by constitutional protocol Jefferson was the VP. This led to the passing of the 12th amendment, separating the ballot. (source: https://www.britannica.com/event/United-States-presidential-election-of-1796)]]> 2023-02-07 18:32:59 UTC https://padlet.com/8716569/gj82pmtzk2soxwjo/wish/2472273627 8716569 https://padlet.com/8716569/gj82pmtzk2soxwjo/wish/2472288665 At the end of his second term, George Washington crafted a farewell address with his cabinet for the nation. In it he warned the nation about the formation of political parties and the sectionalism of the states. (source: https://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/history/resources/pdf/Washingtons_Farewell_Address.pdf) ]]> 2023-02-07 18:42:30 UTC https://padlet.com/8716569/gj82pmtzk2soxwjo/wish/2472288665 8716569 https://padlet.com/8716569/gj82pmtzk2soxwjo/wish/2472301324 Pinckney's treaty was signed between Spain and the US to resolve tensions along their border in the south. It allowed for free navigation of US ships up the Mississippi river and the US gained ownership of New Orleans. (source: https://history.state.gov/milestones/1784-1800/pickney-treaty) ]]> 2023-02-07 18:50:13 UTC https://padlet.com/8716569/gj82pmtzk2soxwjo/wish/2472301324 8716569 https://padlet.com/8716569/gj82pmtzk2soxwjo/wish/2472313346 Jay's treaty was a treaty signed between the US and Britain. This treaty saw the British cede the northwest territories to the US, end its discrimination against US commerce, and grant trading privileges in Britain. It also set up joint use of the Mississippi river. (source: https://www.britannica.com/event/Jay-Treaty)]]> 2023-02-07 18:57:52 UTC https://padlet.com/8716569/gj82pmtzk2soxwjo/wish/2472313346 8716569 https://padlet.com/8716569/gj82pmtzk2soxwjo/wish/2472333934 The proclamation of neutrality was signed into effect by president Washington. It set the precedent of how america approaches all foreign affairs for the next several administrations, neutrality. This also set the ground for future tension between the US and France (source: https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/neutrality-proclamation/)]]> 2023-02-07 19:10:45 UTC https://padlet.com/8716569/gj82pmtzk2soxwjo/wish/2472333934 8716569 https://padlet.com/8716569/gj82pmtzk2soxwjo/wish/2472512007 The whiskey rebellion was an uprising of farmers and distillers in Pennsylvania against a new tax on whiskey. It marked the first time federal troops were sent in to quell an uprising. This event cemented the sentiment that the federal law was the law of the land, and the government has the power to enforce it. (source: Whiskey Rebellion: Definition, Causes & Flag - HISTORY)]]> 2023-02-07 21:43:00 UTC https://padlet.com/8716569/gj82pmtzk2soxwjo/wish/2472512007 8716569 https://padlet.com/8716569/gj82pmtzk2soxwjo/wish/2472519448 As a part of Alexander Hamilton's plan for structuring the government, he proposed a national bank be set up. This would be done in order to issue currency, provide a safe place to store funds, offer facilities for commercial transactions, and act as a fiscal agent. It was ultimately approved of and the first one was chartered 2/25/1791. (source: The First Bank of the United States | Federal Reserve History) ]]> 2023-02-07 21:51:59 UTC https://padlet.com/8716569/gj82pmtzk2soxwjo/wish/2472519448 8716569 https://padlet.com/8716569/gj82pmtzk2soxwjo/wish/2472524492 On April 30th, 1789, George Washington was inaugurated as America's first president. After the constitution was ratified, cementing an executive branch, the first presidential election was held, and George Washington secured the presidency. (source: George Washington's First Inaugural Address, April 30, 1789 | National Archives)]]> 2023-02-07 21:58:24 UTC https://padlet.com/8716569/gj82pmtzk2soxwjo/wish/2472524492 8716569 https://padlet.com/8716569/gj82pmtzk2soxwjo/wish/2472526802 The constitution was to be the new governing body of the US following the failures of the Articles of confederation. After some back and forth between the federalists and anti-federalists on what to add and its interpretation, they were able to agree to ratify it along with 10 amendments to guarantee rights. (source: Ratification of the Constitution - US Constitution - LAWS.com)]]> 2023-02-07 22:01:37 UTC https://padlet.com/8716569/gj82pmtzk2soxwjo/wish/2472526802