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The Judiciary Act
Primarily the work of Oliver Ellsworth, created a Supreme Court staffed by a chief justice and 5 associate justices. The statute also set up 13 district courts authorized to review the decisions of the state courts. -
Gazzette of the US
Journal that supported Hamilton's political philosophy. -
Inauguration
George Washington is inaugurated as the first President of the US. -
Hamilton's Report on the Public Credit
Alexander Hamilton performed research on the nation's finiances, revelaing that the national debt was approximately $54 million. The Revolutionary War contributed significantely to this debt. -
Hamilton proposes the Bank of the US
The privately owned institution would be funded in part by the federal government and would own millions of dollars in US bonds. -
Hamilton's Report on Manufacturers
In this report, Hamilton reveals the final details of his grand design for the economic future of the US. The document suggested ways for the federal government to stimulate manufacturing and to break away from agricultural ties. -
Reign of Terror
A horrific event that took place during the French Revolution in which a radical group guillotined thousands of people who were suspected of monarchist sympothies. -
Jay's Treaty
John Jay was sent to London to negotiate and returned making little progress in Great Britian. It is said that while he salvaged the peace, he appeared to have betrayed the national interest. -
The Battle of Fallen Timbers
Indian resistance is crushed by American General Anthony Wayne, and signed the Treaty of Greenville, ceding the land that became Ohio to the US government. -
Whisky Rebellion
Caused by a tax placed on distilled whiskey. This angered farmers who were in danger of going out of business and caused them to revolt. -
Hamilton's Resignation
Alexander Hamilton resigns as US Secretary of Treasury. -
Pinckeny's Treaty
Gave the US the Mississippi River and the right to deposit goods in New Orleans without paying duties. -
Washington's Farewell Address
In this address, President George Washington formally declares his intention to retire from office -
Quasi-War
Although France and America never officially declared war, their hostilities became knownas the Quasi-War. -
The Alien and Sedition Acts
Acts proposed by the Federalists to further display their dominance in US government. The acts increased the power of the president as well as keep the Republican voting Irish out of the country. -
Kentucky Resolution
Penned by Thomas Jefferson, the Kentucky Resolutions described the Federal Union as a compact, and that state governments retained full authority over matters nont specificely mentioned in the Constitution. -
Virginia Resolutions
Penned by James Madison, the Virginia Resolutions stated that states should defend the rights of the American people, but should not have the authority to overthrow federal law. -
President Admas declares independence
After the XYZ debacle, Admas finaly declared his independence from the Hamiltonian wing of the Federalist party. -
Convention of Mortefontaine is signed
Teh US and France create peace through the signing of this document. -
The Peaceful Revolution: The Election of 1800
After the Federalists long reign in US government, the Republicans take over. During this transition, however, there is no significant protest whatsoever. Everything is handeled legally, fairly, and peacefully.
