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Links of Interest:

  • George Washington, First U.S. President

  • (1789-1797)

  • John Adams, Second U.S. President

  • (1797-1801)

  • Eli Whitney began making muskets with interchangeable parts. He presented his idea to President John Adams (2nd President) and Vice President Thomas Jefferson. This changed industry.

  • French Revolution (1789-1799)

  • After the fall of the Jacobins and the execution of Robespierre, the Directory assumed control of the French state in 1795 and held power until 1799, when it was replaced by the Consulate under Napoleon Bonaparte.

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