Hamilton issues First Report on Public CreditJan 9, 1790Labels: Alexander Hamilton, First ReportBritannicaWikipedia
Bank of the United States becomes lawFeb 25, 1791Labels: First Bank, George WashingtonFed HistoryWikipedia
Jeffersonian opposition organizes as a partyJan 1, 1792Labels: Thomas Jefferson, Democratic-RepublicansBritannicaBritannica
Washington issues Proclamation of NeutralityApr 22, 1793Labels: George Washington, Proclamation ofMount Vernon
Whiskey excise resistance escalates into rebellionJul 1, 1794Labels: Whiskey Rebellion, western PennsylvaniaBritannicaWikipedia
Jay Treaty signed, provoking fierce partisan backlashNov 19, 1794Labels: Jay Treaty, Great BritainBritannicaState Dept
XYZ Affair inflames U.S. politics and foreign policyApr 1, 1798Labels: XYZ Affair, FranceWorld HistoryWikipedia
Alien and Sedition Acts expand federal powerJul 14, 1798Labels: Alien and, Federalist CongressWikipedia
Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions challenge the ActsNov 16, 1798Labels: Kentucky Resolutions, Virginia ResolutionsBritannicaFounders Archives
Madison’s “Report of 1800” defends Virginia’s protestJan 7, 1800Labels: James Madison, Report ofFounders ArchivesBritannica
Convention of 1800 ends the Quasi-War with FranceSep 30, 1800Labels: Convention of, Treaty ofWikipedia
Jefferson wins 1800 election, triggering peaceful party turnoverDec 3, 1800Labels: Thomas Jefferson, 1800 ElectionWikipediaWikipedia
Judiciary Act of 1801 reorganizes courts in a partisan struggleFeb 13, 1801Labels: Judiciary Act, John AdamsFJC
Marbury v. Madison strengthens judicial review amid party conflictFeb 24, 1803Labels: Marbury v, Supreme CourtWikipedia
Twelfth Amendment adopted after the 1800 electoral crisisJun 15, 1804Labels: Twelfth Amendment, Electoral CollegeWikipedia
Burr–Hamilton duel damages Federalists and closes the era’s arcJul 11, 1804Labels: Aaron Burr, Alexander HamiltonNPSMiller Center