Presidents
This general was sworn in as the first president on April 30th, 1789
Who is George Washington?
This country became unlikely allies with the Native Americans - in fact, may have been supplying them with weapons for years!
Who is Great Britain?
All 3 branches rely on this system to be sure no one becomes a new king of America.
What is Checks and Balances?
A "Frigate" is a small type of this;
What is a Warship?
The Emperor of France after the Revolution
Who is Napoleon?
Mr. Washington set the precedent that a president should only have this many terms.
What is two? (2)
What is Lake Erie?
This governmental branch executes the laws, using many different departments that all answer to the President.
What is the Executive Branch?
Despite having "go" in the name, this word means to stop all trade and shipping.
What is "embargo"?
The president choses all the members for these positions, however many he (or she) wants, whether its 5 or 50.
What is The Cabinet?
This well-written founding father went from Secretary of State, to Vice President, to a two-term President in 1800.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
This political sub-group was "Screeching" for the war to start since 1810.
Who are the War Hawks?
The Judicial Branch is home to this ruling body, whose main job is to make sure laws follow the Constitution.
What is The Supreme Court?
A Caucus is a meeting of these type of people
What is a political party?
Despite Thomas Jefferson's impressive resume, his most notorious political rival ended up get a popular musical instead.
Who was Alexander Hamilton?
President Jefferson put forth this Act to try and keep his citizens safe - Unfortunately, it wrecked the American economy in the process!
What is Embargo / The Embargo Act?
The War of 1812 actually lasted over 2 years, ending in 1814 with this treaty.
What is the Treaty of Ghent?
Congressmen (and women) work at this branch, crafting and passing laws for the nation.
What is the Legislative Branch?
Alexander Hamilton was an outspoken Federalist, meaning he preferred when state and federal governments shared this.
What is power?
He was the Leader of the Slave Rebellion on Saint Domingue
Who is Toussaint L'Overture?
This president was responsible for both The Trail of Tears, as well as the Battle of New Orleans.
Who is Andrew Jackson?
Technically, the final battle took place a month after the Peace Treaty was signed, with Britain taking massive losses at this port city.
What is New Orleans?
The duties of all 3 branches are laid out in a single document, often considered the most important in our nation.
What is the Constitution?
"Popular sovereignty" means what group should hold authority in the country?
Who are "The People" or "Citizens"?
Political Parties were the biggest fear of this Founding Father.
Who is George Washington?