Just a short farewell, with a hope to do more!

James Madison becomes the fourth President; our second war with Britain, the key battles of the War of 1812, and a final peace with Britain via the Treaty of Ghent.

Jefferson’s second term as President and how the war between Britain and France affected the American economy.

Thomas Jefferson’s first term as President and his many accomplishments including the Lewis and Clark Expedition and the Louisiana Purchase. The groundbreaking Marbury vs. Madison court case gives judicial review power to the Supreme Court.

The Presidency of John Adams; the XYZ Affair and the Alien and Sedition Acts

Washington’s second term as President including the Whiskey Rebellion and the country’s first foreign affairs crisis and the Jay Treaty.

George Washington’s first term as President and his many accomplishments including the story behind the selection of a permanent location for the capitol of the federal government.

The ratification journey of the new constitution, the Federalist and Anti-Federalist debates, and the beginning of a new government.

The debates on the new executive branch within the government and the structure and role of the Electoral College in electing the President of executive branch.

The debates on the legislative branch within the new government: the Great Compromise and the 3/5th rule.