US presidents key events

Whiskey Rebellion

Rebellion put down by Washington. Shows that he is a strong president/executive authority.

Alien and Sedition Acts

Enacted by John Adams to limit immigrants and restrict free speech.

Louisiana Purchase

Jefferson's acquisition of land from France in 1803.

War of 1812

Conflict during Madison's presidency against Britain.

Monroe Doctrine

Policy warning Europe against intervention in the Americas.

Corrupt Bargain

Controversial election deal during John Q. Adams' presidency.

Indian Removal Act

Jackson's policy leading to the forced relocation of Native Americans.

Mexican War

Conflict during Polk's presidency resulting in US expansion.

13th Amendment

Lincoln's abolition of slavery in the United States.

First president Impeached by House of Reps

Andrew Johnson faced impeachment for firing members of the cabinet without congressional approval.

Credit Mobilier Scandal

Grant's administration involved in railroad corruption scandal.

Compromise of 1877

Hayes' election deal ending Reconstruction in the South.

Pendleton Civil Service Act

Garfield was assassinated by a disappointed office seeker who thought he should have been gifted a job. Enacted by Arthur, ended the spoils system.

Spanish American War

Conflict during McKinley's presidency leading to US expansion.

Square Deal

Teddy Roosevelt's domestic program for fairness.

Dollar Diplomacy

Taft's policy using economic power to influence other countries, specifically Latin America.

14 Points

Wilson's plan for peace after World War I.

Teapot Dome Scandal

Harding's administration involved in corrupt oil deals.

Stock Market Crash of 1929

Hoover faced the beginning of the Great Depression on Black Tuesday..

Social Security

FDR's program providing financial support for the elderly.

Desegregation of the Military

Truman ended racial segregation in the US armed forces after WWii.

Interstate Highway System

Eisenhower's initiative for a national network of highways.

Bay of Pigs

Failed invasion of Cuba during JFK's presidency.

Great Society

LBJ's programs for social reform and civil rights.

Watergate

Nixon's involvement in the scandal leading to his resignation.

Camp David Accords

Carter's peace agreement between Egypt and Israel.

Supply Side Economics

Reagan's economic theory focusing on tax cuts for growth.

The Gulf War

George Bush's military conflict in the Middle East.

Family and Medical Leave Act

Bill Clinton signed this act providing leave for family reasons.

War on Terrorism, creation of the Department of Homeland Security.

George W. Bush's response to the September 11 attacks.

Obama

First African American President.