George Washington was the first president. Under his administration was the beginning of the construction of government. The constitution was created along with cabinets, and the Bill of Rights. This was the beginning of the democratic government system. The War of 1812 was actually a draw but became known as the second war of independence. This made the nation look to settling the west; the lands of the Louisiana Purchase and beyond. There was a spirit of renewal within the nation. Between 1800 and 1820 the population of the country doubled. Slavery became a major issue. In the North slavery was prohibited and in the South whites brought their slaves to work their fields. As the price of cotton rose, owners purchased more slaves and this brutal
