George Washington
George Washington was the first ___________ of the United States, having serving as a General in the American Revolution.
President
Thomas Jefferson (President at the time) bought a piece of land called the __________________. This is known in history as the Louisiana Purchase.
Louisiana Territory
What started the War of 1812 AND who were the 2 countries fighting in the War of 1812?
The British were blocking trade to the United States and stealing US Navy men and forcing them to work on British ships.
Great Britain and United States
True or False: Andrew Jackson was a US President that served 2 terms. He was known for doing his own thing, but people still liked him.
True
George Washington appointed a group of trusted individuals to help him run the country. This is now called the President's ______________.
Cabinet
Who did Thomas Jefferson send out on an expedition to explore the Louisiana Purchase?
Lewis and Clark
The Battle of __________ was the first battle of the War of 1812 and it was fought off the coast of Ohio. The British thought they were going to win, but the United States ending up winning the battle.
Battle of Lake Erie
Andrew Jackson fought in the War of 1812 and received his nickname ______________ from the Battle of New Orleans where he was a strong hero.
Old Hickory
George Washington decided each President should only be allowed to serve how many terms?
2 terms which is a total of 8 years.
Why did Lewis and Clark need Sacagawea as an interpreter?
She was able to interpret and share with them what the other Native American tribes were saying. They encountered many tribes and wanted to keep the peace as they explored the land.
What two important buildings were burned down in Washington D.C. during the Battle of Bladensburg?
Who won the battle?
Capitol Building and Presidential Mansion (White House)
British won the battle.
Andrew Jackson ordered Native Americans to move from their homeland to new Indian Territory. The path they traveled to new Indian Territory was called the _________________.
Trail of Tears
True or False: George Washington did not agree with political parties. He did not want the country to be divided.
True
What location were Lewis and Clark trying to reach on their expedition?
The Pacific Coast
True or False: The Battle of Baltimore was fought as Fort McHenry was attacked for 3 days. Francis Scott Key was then inspired to write the Star Spangled Banner as the American flag was still flying after 3 days of fighting.
True!!!
How did the Trail of Tears impact Native American tribes?
It caused many deaths and sickness. They were incredibly sad to leave their homeland.
True or False: George Washington warned the country that they needed to be fully involved in foreign wars with other countries at all times.
False - He warned not to get involved in foreign wars outside of the United States.
What was one big success they experienced on their expedition?
What was one trial they experienced on their expedition?
Success - reached pacific ocean, able to draw maps, learned about many new animals/plants, maintained peace with the Native Americans
Trial - Harsh weather, land they weren't used to. It was long travel days.
The Treaty of Ghent was signed before or after the Battle of New Orleans?
Before - it took weeks to reach the United States to alert them that the treaty was signed and the war was over.
Which Native American tribe fought against giving up their homeland and moving to the new Indian Territory?
Cherokee tribe