Washington
What event occurred on April 30, 1789?
George Washington's Inauguration Day
How did the Jefferson double the size of the United States?
The Louisiana Purchase
Who was the War of 1812 fought against during Madison's presidency?
Britain
How many executive departments did Washington create during his first term as president?
3 (Departments of War, State, and Treasury)
This allows the government to collect money in order to pay their debts
Taxation
Who was President Washington's first Secretary of State?
Thomas Jefferson
For how much did Jefferson purchase the Louisiana Territory from France?
$15 million
This policy was a warning to Europe that they should stay out of matters in the West
The Monroe Doctrine
Congress initially passed a law that said the Supreme Court would have ______ justices. (It's not the amount we currently have)
6
What were the 2 first political parties?
The Democratic-Republicans and the Federalists
Anyone who participates in the Cabinet meetings is said to be part of the president's ________________.
Administration
Which political party was Jefferson part of?
Democratic-Republicans
What is Madison's nickname?
The Father of the Constitution
Washington stepped down from the presidency after 2 terms. Why?
He didn't want the United States to have a leader that resembled a king
How many years has the Supreme Court had 9 justices?
130 years
How many electoral college votes did Washington win to become the first president?
69 (won unanimously)
Which famous document did Thomas Jefferson write before his presidency?
The Declaration of Independence
What does Congress do for the first time in US history during Madison's presidency?
Declare war (War of 1812)
Who was Washington's first Secretary of the Treasury?
Alexander Hamilton
District of Columbia
Who was President Washington's Secretary of War?
Henry Knox
In which year did Jefferson first run for the presidency?
1796 (he lost)
President Monroe purchased Florida from Spain during his presidency. How much did Spain receive for it?
$5 million
The President's Cabinet has a person whose job it is to give the President advice about the law. What is this person's title?
Attorney General
Which amendment limits presidents to 2 terms?
22nd Amendment