1790's

-Federalist Papers-The papers were a collection of essays written by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison explaining how the new government/constitution would work.
-George Washington's Cabinet
*Secretary of State: Thomas Jefferson
*Secretary of the Treasury: Alexander Hamilton
*Secretary of War: Henry Knox
-Bill of Rights
Amendment I: Freedom of religion, speech or press, assembly, and petition.
b. Amendment II: Right to bear arms (for militia).
c. Amendment III: Soldiers can’t be housed in civilian homes during peacetime.
d. Amendment IV: No unreasonable searches; all searches require warrants.
e. Amendment V: Right to refuse to speak during a civil trial; Double Jeopardy.
f. Amendment VI: Right to a speedy and public trial.
g. Amendment VII: Right to trial by jury when the sum exceeds $20.
h. Amendment VIII: No excessive bails and/or fines.
i. Amendment IX: Other rights not enumerated are also in effect.
j. Amendment X: Non-federal powers belong to the state.
1797
-John Adams becomes president