USA Chronology Graphic Decade of

1700's 1790s

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90 
Benjamin Franklin dies
91
Bank Act established a nationwide banking system. The Bill of Rights became law on December 15. 
92
Washington unanimously reelected to a second term. Coinage Act gave the government power to mint coins 
93
George Washington On April 22, proclaimed U.S. neutrality in war between Britain and France. 
1st Lady: Martha
94
Federal troops suppressed the Whiskey Rebellion, armed rebellion against excise tax. 
95
The Jay Treaty, under which Britain gave up its frontier forts and ensured continued trade with the United States, was ratified. 
96
Washington delivered Farewell Address, announcing his retirement and advocating a strong central government and neutrality in foreign affairs. 
97
 John Adams XYZ Affair brought the United States to the brink of war with France. (Peace was secured by the Convention of 1800.)  1st Lady: Abigail
98
Highly unpopular, the Alien and Sedition Acts were adopted, with support from the Federalists. 
99 

1700's 1790s

08/04/99 GRAPHIC HISTORY