Graphic Decade
of 
1790s 
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| 1790s |
| 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 |
1790s
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