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Early Republic
During this era, the people witnessed the fall of the federal constitution, and the rise of initial modern political systems, and practices -
🟧 George Washington's Presidency
Between the years 1789 through 1797, George Washington was the President of the United States of America. This made him the first ever president of the United States. -
🟥 Whiskey Rebellion
The Whiskey Rebellion was a tax protest during 1791 and 1794. This was the first tax imposed on a domestic product by the new federal government. -
🟥 The war of 1812
The war of 1812 was fought over British sailors impressing Americans into joining the Royal Navy, also due to the restriction of American trade through Orders in Council, and tension with westward expansion, due to the British supporting the native tribes in Northwestern Territory. -
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Era of Good Feelings
This era marks a point of political history that reflected a desire for unity for Americans after the war of 1812. -
🟧 The Collapse of the Federalist Party
The Federalist Party was first defeated by the Democratic - Republican party in 1800, before fully being demolished the the year 1816.