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U.S. GOVT. UNDER THE CONSTITUTION BEGINS.
George Washington is inaugurated. There are different suggestions for what they are going to address the president such as "Highness" and "Excellency". -
BILL OF RIGHTS IS RATIFIED
The Bill of Rights is ratified and becomes a part of the Constitution. Vermont enters the Union as the 14th state. -
WASHINGTON DECLARES U.S. NEUTRALITY.
When war breaks out between France and Great Britain the U.S. stays neutral. Eli Whitney invents the cotton gin; the cotton production start rising rapidly. -
WHISKEY REBELLION
Britain withdraws from the Northwest territory. Farmers in western Pennylvania protest against the excise taxes on whiskey. -
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
John Adams defeats Thomas Jefferson in the presidential election but, Thomas Jefferson becomes Vice President. George Washington leaves his presidency after two terms. -
ALIEN & SEDITION ACTS
Alien & Sedition acts restricts political opposition and orders deportation of "dangerous aliens". Thomas Jefferson and James Madison publish resolutions in opposition. -
GEORGE WASHINGTON DIES
George Washington dies in Virginia at age 67, The life and memorable actions of George Washington book comes out the year after his death. Patrick Henry also dies this year in Virginia at age 63. -
JEFFERSON IS THE THIRD PRESIDENT OF THE U.S.
The Jefferson and Burr are tied in the election so the election goes to the House of Representatives, Jefferson is elected in 36 ballots. John Marshall is appointed Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. -
LOUISIANA PURCHASE
The Louisiana Territory is purchased from France for $15 million, which nearly doubles the size of the United States. Samuel Adams dies in Boston at age 81. -
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION & 12TH AMENDMENT
Thomas Jefferson is re-elected president and George Clinton is elected vice-president. Twelfth Amendment is ratified, which is a separate elections of president and vice president. -
BAN ON SLAVE TRADE
Ban of importation of slaves is passed by Congress. Cotton is the leading U.S. export. -
EMBARGO ACT
The Embargo Act is repealed. Congress allows trade with all countries except for France and Britain -
WAR OF 1812
The United States declares war on Great Britain over issues of borders, trade, etc.The war is supported by the westerners and opposed by New Englanders. -
WARS ENDING
The War of 1812 ends with the signing of Treaty of Ghent. The Creek War ends with the defeat by the United States troops in Alabama. -
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
James Monroe is elected president, Daniel Tompkins is elected vice president. Indiana enters the Union as the 19th state. -
GREAT LAKES
The United States and Great Britain demilitarize the Great Lakes. Erie Canal construction begins and ends in 1825 it connects the Great lakes and the Ohio and Mississippi valleys. -
PAUL REVERE DIES
Paul Revere dies at age 84 (born 1735). Illinois enters the Union as the 21st state. -
U.S. ACQUIRES FLORIDA
The United States acquires Florida from Spain in the Adams-Onis Treaty. Alabama enters the Union as the 22nd state. -
FOURTH CENSUS & PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
The U.S. population totals 10 million. Monroe & Tompkins re-elected president and vice president. -
FIRST AMERICAN SETTLERS
The First American Settlers (300 families) arrive in Texas, led by Stephen Austin. Missouri enters the Union as the 23rd state.
