George Washington
How many terms did George Washington serve?
2 terms - 8 years total
What was John Adams' job prior to becoming President?
Vice President under George Washington
What political party did Jefferson belong to (Give me its full name!)
Democratic-Republicans
What major war took place during Madison's presidency
War of 1812
What parties were in power during Manroes presidency
Democratic-Republicans and no one else
What group did Washington create that acted as a group of ADVISORS for him
Presidential Cabinet
What political party did Adams belong to?
The Federalists
Jefferson was a "Strict Constitutionalist" what does this mean?
He interpreted and read the U.S. constitution exactly as it was written
What political party did James Madison belong to?
Democratic Republicans
What happened to the Federalist Party in the U.S.?
It dissolved
This rebellion was led by a group of farmers who usually bartered for their goods and were angry that they had to pay a tax, what was this called?
Whiskey Rebellion
What did France demand the U.S. do during the XYZ affair? (There are TWO things I am looking for!!)
Pay the Delegates a 25,000 Dollar fine
The Louisiana purchase saw the addition of 800,000 + square miles of territory being given to the United States by what country AND for how much money?
France and 15,000,000 $
In the Eastern front of the war, what happened at the capital of Washington D.C.?
British troops burned the white house to the ground
This feeling of overwhelming zealous national pride was being felt all across the nation, what is this called?
Nationalism
Treaty that was set up by Washingtons Supreme Court Chief Justice, it was super unpopular because it kept America neutral from Britain and Frances War BUT did not address or solve the main issue that Americans were upset about, was called what?
Jays Treaty
Continuing in Adams' presidency the French and the British were practicing something out in the oceans that greatly angered Americans and damaged the U.S. economy what was this called?
Impressment
American sailors and officers were having trouble dealing with pirates from what state?
Barbary
Andrew Jackson soundly defeated the British at the battle of New Orleans, but what was the problem with this battle?
The war was already over by then
This period saw an overwhelming sense of optimism and national pride throughout the country, what was this era called?
The Era of Good Feelings
What were the first 4 Advisors for Washington's Presidency
Alexander Hamilton - Secretary of the Treasury
Thomas Jefferson - Secretary of State
Henry Knox - Secretary of War
Edmond Randolph - Attorney General
What THREE things did the Alien and Sedition Act do?
Raised the requirement to be a citizen to 14 years
Allowed the President to deport immigrants he deemed threatening
The President could jail anyone who criticized the government
When Jefferson put in the Embargo act of 1807 what happened to the American economy?
The economy crashed
What TWO things happened that made James Madison ask congress for war with Britain
Impressment, discovery of British guns being used in Native American attacks at Tippeconoe
What was the Monroe Doctrine?
Doctrine written by James Monroe, said that any European countries that tried to interfere in the Western Hemisphere would be seen as an act of war against the U.S.