Digital History
Digital History: The New Nation [Pdf]
Many problems existed for the new United States. Read about issues facing George Washington as the new President, and find out about the major successes of the first Congress. [PDF]
Digital History
Digital History: Hamilton, Jefferson, First National Bank of the Us [Pdf]
As with so many other ideas, Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton were on opposite sides of the formation of a national bank. Read why Hamilton thought it was a great idea, why Jefferson opposed it, and what they each wrote to...
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American Presidents: George Washington Biography
This resource presents a biographical sketch of America's first president, George Washington, including details of his early life, the American revolutionary War, his presidency, and religion. Provides links to further resources.
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Siteseen: American Historama: Jay's Treaty
Provides a summary and interesting facts about Jay's Treaty that settled border disputes and enabled trade during the French Revolution.
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Siteseen: American Historama: The Whiskey Rebellion
Important facts and information about the Whiskey Rebellion when the authority of the new US government was tested.
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Siteseen: Government and Constitution: Shays Rebellion
Learn interesting facts about Shays Rebellion whose primary cause was the economic crisis in the country and the taxes introduced to pay the war debts incurred during the War of Independence.
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Siteseen: Government and Constitution: The Federalists
Fun facts and an overview of the Federalists, the first American political party and formed by Alexander Hamilton, the Secretary of the Treasury, John Adams, and Gouverneur Morris.
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Siteseen: Government and Constitution: Bill of Rights for Kids
Provides a summary of the Bill of Rights with a discussion on why it was added to the Constitution.
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Siteseen: American Historama: Neutrality Proclamation of 1793
Learn interesting facts about the Neutrality Proclamation of 1793 that prevented the risk of military engagement with either Britain or France.
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Siteseen: American Historama: French Revolution and Us History
Comprehensive resource explores the outbreak of the French Revolution (1789-1799) and its effects on United States history.
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Siteseen: American Historama: National Mint
Article provides detailed facts and information on The National Mint that was established in 1792 to regulate the coinage of the United States.
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Siteseen: American Historama: First Bank of the United States
Describes how Alexander Hamilton established the First Bank in 1791 to handle the massive Revolutionary war debt and to create a standard form of currency.
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Siteseen: American Historama: Census of 1790
Comprehensive resource provides facts about the First Census of 1790. This law found out how many people there were in each state which had an impact on Congressional apportionment.