April 30, 1789 – March 4, 1797

French Revolution, Whiskey Rebellion, establishing precedents, Farewell Address, start of political parties

March 4, 1797 – March 4, 1801

XYZ Affair, Alien & Sedition Acts, Jay’s Treaty,

George Washington

John Adams

Thomas Jefferson

James Madison

Presidents

March 4, 1801 – March 4, 1809

12th Amendment; LA Purchase, Lewis & Clark Expedition, Embargo Act, Non-Intercourse Act; Barbary Pirates, Marbury vs. Madison

March 4, 1809 – March 4, 1817

War of 1812; attacks on our ships; Native American attacks