George Washington Presentation

George Washington April 30 1789- March 4 1797 Served 1 term and was the 1st president of the U.S Helped America gain freedom with his leadership Born In Pope’s Creek, Virginia Only president to not have a political party but supported most Federalist Policies WHY: In late 18th centuries, France was on the edge to bankruptcy because of its involvement in the American Revolution and King Louis XVI's lavish purchases Resulted in people rising up to the unfair French society, the corrupt officials, and unsettle economic difficulties that messed with society SIGNIFICANCE: The significance of the French revolution is huge due to it completely changing the structure of France - leading to more liberty and democracy based ideals like America, Also created a domino effect for more people to fight for their rights (America influenced France, France influenced majority of Europe) WHAT: A revolution to overthrow the French Monarchy and establish a more democratic system WHEN: This lasted from 1789 to 1799 WHERE: Was in Paris, France WHO: Few of the most prominent people in the French Revolution included: King Louis XVI and his wife, Marie Antoinette - for rejection of the reform of France, like the villains Maximilien Robespierre, a leader with radical political views and extreme measures to achieve revolutionary goals, played a key part in the revolution Georges Danton, helped estabilish first French republic and demolish monarchy Whiskey rebellion 1791-1794 Significance: The whiskey rebellion was important to US history because it was the first test of federal authority in the US. Where: The rebellion took place in Western Pennsylvania. People involved: -Alexander Hamilton, the man who proposed the tax -Small farmers of the country who were unhappy with the tax and rebelled Why: The whiskey rebellion was a rebellion against a federal tax on whisky, originally created to repay the dept the US had accrued and proposed by Alexander Hamilton. What: the whiskey rebellion First national bank of the US opened December 25, 1791 What: The bank was a large building that produced its own bank notes at the time and had many symbolic marble figures and artwork on the inside, like a cornucopia filled with coins and tall books that represent knowledge. Why: The bank was opened because after the revolutionary war, the US accrued a lot of debt. So a bank was established to give more authority to the federal government handle the situation People involved: -Alexander Hamilton who first proposed the concept Thomas Jefferson who was strongly against the idea, George Washington who established the Bank Where: The bank was established in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Significance: The bank was important to US history because it dictated the country’s financial status due to its large size A picture of the first national bank in the US today (Nationalparkservice.com) Battle of Fallen Timbers: August 20, 1794 People involved: -General Anthony Wayne, the leader of the US army The event was significant because it Jay Treaty signed November 19, 1794 The Jay treaty was important / significant because it kept Great Britain and the US at peace for the time as well as keeping US neutrality. Some people involved with the Jay Treaty: - George Washington who implemented the treaty -John Jay the man who proposed the treaty The treaty was proposed and signed with the idea of creating peace between Great Britain and the US at the time. The treaty was signed on November 19,1794. The treaty was signed in London, England. John Jay, the creator of the treaty Washingtons farewell address - September 19 1796 Why: Washington wrote his farewell address to tell the public that he would leave after his second term, When: Where: Significance: Who: What: John Adams: March 4, 1797 - March 4, 1801 Served 1 term and was the second president of the U.S Primary author of the Massachusetts Constitution Was born in and from Braintree, Massachusetts Part of Federalist Party Thomas Jefferson: March 4, 1801 - March 4, 1809 3rd president of the U.S 2 Presidential terms - 1801 to 1809 Born in and from Shadwell, Virginia Leader of the Democratic Republican Party The primary author of the Declaration of Independence XYZ affair 1797-1798 Alien and Sedation Act - 1798 Barbary Wars The Barbary Wars happened until 1801-1816 The war was fought between the U.S and the North African states. These states were known as the Barbary Sates. There was two Barbary wars. One that lasted until 1801-1805 and the second was fought from 1815-1816. In 1801-1805 the first war reflected the United States first endeavors at diplomatic arrangements as a new sovereign nation. This first war involving the Barbary States of Morocco, Tunis, Tripoli, and Algiers represented many of the early U.S. Navy’s reputation and set the tone for American participation in the Mediterranean for the years to come. This was the significance of the war. The second Barbary war was known as the U.S.–Algerian War. The second war occured when the Algiers rejected the offer to accept a repudiation, but was ended in two months when the American naval force arrived. The war was ended with a peace treaty that finished the U.S. tribute payments to Tripoli. Both wars predominantly took place in the Mediterranean Sea. The Barbary War taking place in the Mediterranean Sea (“First Barbary”) Louisiana Purchase (“The Louisana Purchase”) (“Britannica.com”) What: The Louisiana Purchase was a land deal between the U.S and France. The U.S gained around 827,000 square miles of land west of the Mississippi River for $15 million. WgThe people involved was Thomas Jefferson who first initiated the treaty and was the U.S president at the time, Napoleon, James Monroe, and Robert R. Livingston The Louisiana purchase happened in 1803. This event was crucial because the U.S doubled its size which expanded the nation westward. This purchase strengthened the U.S materially and strategically which bestowed westward expansion. The Louisiana purchase took place in France, the Louisiana territory, New Orleans, North America, Washington D.C , and Hôtel Tubeuf Hamilton vs Burr duel July 11 1804 What: The duel was between Alexander Hamilton, a founding father and Aaron Burr the vice president at the time, Significance: The duel was significant because it was the death of Alexander Hamilton, a founding father, American military officer, and statesman. People involved: -Alexander Hamilton, the person who died in the duel -Aaron Burr the one who caused Hamilton’s death. Where: The duel took place at Weehawken, New Jersey. Why: The duel was caused by Hamilton, who tried to thwart Burr’s political ideas numerous times. in fact, Hamilton’s influence on his fellow federalists caused Burr to lose the vote against Thomas Jefferson, his opponent and so animosity between Burr and Hamilton had hit an all-time high. After Hamilton spoke ill of Burr, Burr demanded that they meet to demand that Hamilton never spoke ill of him. Burr decided to shoot Hamilton after Hamilton refused to take back what he said about Burr, causing his death. Aaron Burr as he shoots Alexander Hamilton (Britannica.com) James Madison 1809-1817 Term date: James Madison served 2 terms from March 4, 1809 - March 4, 1817 Originally from: James Madison was born in Port Conway, Virginia Political party: democratic-republican (republican) A painting of James Madison War of 1812 June 18, 1812 - Feb 17, 1815 James Madison Era of Good Feeling 1815-1825 The Era of Good Feelings Monroe March 4, 1817-March 4, 1825 Monroe was born in Westmoreland county, Virginia Political party: democratic republican (republican) Monroe served 2 terms from 1817 - March 4, 1825 A painting of James Monroe Building of Erie Canal 1817 to 1825 Monroe Doctrine December 2, 1823 Monroe