Presidents
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Famous People
Important Events
Vocabulary
100

This president made the largest purchase of land in American history

Thomas Jefferson

100

How many major political parties existed after the first president and today?

2

100

These two people went on an exploration west through the Louisiana Territory.

Lewis and Clark

100

The expedition through the Louisiana Territory ended at which body of water?

Pacific Ocean?

100

What does it mean to unify?

To bring things together

200

This President created the Monroe Doctrine

James Monroe

200

One of the branches of American government is the Judicial branch. What does this include?

The courts

200

This famous French leader sold the Louisiana Territory to the United States.

Napoleon

200

Britain burned down this important American building.

The White House

200

What is an advocate?

Someone who argues in support of someone or something

300

This president warned against the created of political parties, or factions.

George Washington

300

Hamilton and Jefferson were the founders of the two original political parties. What were the names of those parties.

Federalists and Democratic Republicans

300

This person, although never president, was a key figure in establishing political parties and the banks in America.

Alexander Hamilton

300

Which country began their own revolution after the American Revolution?

France

300

What is an expedition?

A long voyage of exploration

400

This president was in office during the War of 1812

James Madison

400

What does the Monroe Doctrine say?

U.S. would not interfere with European affairs, and Europe would not interfere with American affairs.

400

The son of the second president of the United States was John ______ Adams.

Quincy

400

The XYZ affair occurred before what important event?

The Louisiana Territory

400

What is an inauguration?

A ceremony in which the president officially takes office

500

Who was the first president to NOT be reelected to office?

John Adams

500

Why was the twelfth amendment important to American politics?

Forced president and vice president to be selected separately

500

This Mexican priest led the charge in declaring independence in Latin American

Miguel Hidalgo

500

The supreme court case Marbury v Madison was about what?

Madison's decision to not admit a "midnight" judge
500

What is sectionalism?

Loyalty to one's state rather than the entire nation as a whole

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