George Washington's Presidency

Adams Onis Treaty

1819 BCE

The Adams Onis Treaty involved the United States acquiring Florida from Spain. The Adams Onis Treaty was significant to the diplomacy during George Washington's presidency because America gained more control.

"Era of Good Feelings"

1816 BCE

The " Era of Good Feelings " was brought upon America by Andrew Jackson; only the Democratic party dominated national politics. The " Era of Good Feelings " was significant to the American Dream of George Washington's presidency because there was no major conflict due to only having one political party still remaining.

The American System

1816 BCE

The American System was an economic legislation for national growth and prosperity (sponsored by Henry Clay). The American System was significant to the American Dream during George Washington's presidency because it was the layout for America.

Hartford Convention

1814 BCE

The Hartford Convention had to do the power with New England Federalists, in the fear of losing power, proposed seven amendments to equalize in Congress, in which resulted in the Federalists calling traits by Democratic Republicans; the party dissolved. The significance of the Hartford Convention to the conflict during George Washington's presidency is that the Democratic Republicans were forced into non- existence.

Treaty of Ghent

1814 BCE

The Treaty of Ghent (Belgium) declared no winter, no land exchanged. The Treaty of Ghent was significant to the diplomacy during the presidency of George Washington because it strengthened America.

Impressment

1812 BCE

Impressment was when men were captured and forced into naval service. British impressment was significant to the conflict during George Washington's presidency because it was one of the main cause of another conflict during George Washington's presidency: The War of 1812.

Tecumseh

1812 BCE

Tecumseh was a Chief at the battle of Tippecanoe Creek and the Thames Battle of New Orleans where Andre Jackson's forces defeated the British. Tecumseh was significant to the conflict during George Washington's presidency because he was involved in two battle of American history.

War of 1812

1812 BCE

The War of 1812 was a War between the United States and Britain caused by British impressment and freedom of the seas, land hunger (Canada, Florida), nationalism, and to rid the west of British influence over Indians and fur trade. The War of 1812 was significant to the conflict during George Washington's presidency because it was the second American War fought for independence.

Embargo Act

1807 BCE

The Embargo Act stated that that no U.S. ships could use the port. The Embargo Act hurt Federalist merchants and later Democratic farmers. The significance of the Embargo Act to the diplomacy during George Washington's because it later resulted in conflict for America.

Nationalism

1807 BCE

Nationalism is the love one has for their country. Nationalism is significant to the American Dream during George Washington's presidency because George Washington wanted his people (Americans) to love the country as much as he.

Louisiana Purchase

1803 BCE

The Louisiana Purchase was the territory purchased by the United States from Napoleon/ France for $15 million. The Louisiana Purchase was significant to the American Dream during the presidency of George Washington because it highly benefited America, doubling it in size.

George Washington's Farewell Address

1796 BCE

George Washington's Farewell Address included the stepping down of being president after serving two terms and the dangers of America keeping an alliance with foreign countries for too long. George Washington's Farewell Address was significant to George Washington's presidency because he set an example (positive) for America.

John Adams

1796 BCE

John Adams was the vice president during George Washington's presidency. John Adams was significant to the leadership during the presidency of George Washington because John Adams helped participate in many things that set America's future in motion.

Jay's Treaty

1794 BCE

Jay's Treaty was the agreement between Great Britain and America that included the limitation of trade relations, included England giving up its forts in the Northwestern Hemisphere, and a joint commission set up to settle border disputes. Jay's Treaty was significant to the diplomacy during George Washington's presidency because Great Britain and America seemed to settle their conflict.

Proclamation of Neutrality

1793 BCE

The Proclamation of Neutrality was issued by George Washington supporting neither Great Britain nor France in their dispute. The Proclamation of Neutrality was significant to the leadership of George Washington's presidency because it began isolationism in America.

Eli Whitney's Cotton Gin

1793 BCE

Eli Whitney's cotton gin was a mechanical machine created to distribute cotton. Eli Whitney's cotton gin was significant to the American Dream of George Washington's presidency because his cotton gin caused cotton to become the south's most important crop.

Democratic Republicans vs. Federalists

1791 BCE

During the time of George Washington's presidency, Democratic Republicans (led by Jefferson), supported the strict interpretation of the constitution. Federalists (led by Hamilton), believed in the loose interpretation of the constitution. These two parties mainly did not get along because Hamilton and Jefferson disliked each other. Democratic Republicans vs. Federalists is significant to the conflict during George Washington's presidency because Jefferson and Hamilton did not get along.

Alexander Hamilton vs. Thomas Jefferson

1790 BCE

Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson did not get along first off because Hamilton believed in the loose interpretation of the Constitution and Jefferson believed in the strict interpretation of the Constitution and because of Hamilton's financial plan. Alexander Hamilton vs. Thomas Jefferson was significant to the conflict during George Washington's presidency because their fighting affected the speed of the Furtherance of America.

Alexander Hamilton

1789 BCE

Alexander Hamilton was the Secretary of Treasury (New York), and created the Low Part Financial Program in which included the federal government assuming state debts, a protective tariff, excise tax on whiskey, and the establishment of a national bank. Alexander Hamilton was significant to the leadership of George Washington's presidency because he created the low part financial system, creating a national bank similar to the ones we have and helped George Washington write his Farewell Address.

Judiciary Act

1789 BCE

The Judiciary Act was passed establishing the Supreme Court and 16 lower courts. The Judiciary Act is significant to the diplomacy during George Washington's presidency because it was when our court system of today was first established.