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Washington becomes president
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french revolution
Inspired by the American struggle, the French set out to create a government based on the will of the people -
the presidency of George Washington
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The Judiciary Act of 1789
Created the judicial structure that we are still using to this day -
Hamilton's Economic Plan
measures that were proposed by American Founding Father and 1st Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton in three notable reports and implemented by Congress during George Washington's first administration. -
the jay tready
In London to negotiate a treaty with England -
John Adams Becomes President
Adams defeated Thomas Jefferson to become the 2nd president of the U.S. -
The XYZ Affair
An American delegation is sent to France-Instead of meeting with the foreign minister, the French government sent 3 lower level officials. Adams referred to them as X, Y, and Z in his report to Congress. XYZ demanded a $250,000 bribe as payment for seeing the French foreign minister -
the alien and sedation acts.
The Alien Acts: 3 measures that raised the residence requirement for American citizenship
from 5 years to 14 years
The Sedition Act: 4th measure that set fines and jail terms for anyone trying to hinder the operation of the government or expressing “false, scandalous and malicious statements” against the government -
death of Washington
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The Plan to Move the Capital
Hamilton calls for the U.S. capital to be moved from New York city to the District of Columbia. -
the presidency of Thomas Jefferson
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The Louisiana Purchase
France Agrees to sell Louisiana to the U.S. for $15 million -
Marbury v Madison
William Marbury was given an appointment as a “midnight” judge. James Madison, Secretary of State, refused to deliver the official papers to Marbury -
Louis and Clark expedition.
They went on a journey to find new land. -
the presidency of James Madison