George Washington
What was Washington's position before he became president?
Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War
What profession did Adams have before going into politics?
Lawer
What was the biggest the achievement during Jefferson's first term?
The Louisiana Purchase
To stay out of things, not take a side
Neutrality
What was the main objective of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
Map the uncharted Louisiana territory
What state was Washington born in?
Virginia
What role did Adams play before he was president?
*Diplomat to France during the Revolutionary War
*First Vice President to George Washington
Which country did Jefferson buy the Louisiana Purchase from?
France (Napoleon Bonaparte)
Conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against the government
Sedition
Who died on the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence (July 4th, 1826)?
Jefferson & Adams
What political party was Washington in?
None. He hated them.
What role did John Adams play in the drafting of the Declaration of Independence?
He was a member of the committee that drafted it
What political party did Jefferson create?
Democratic-Republicans
An Example set for others to follow?
Precedent
Who helped guide Lewis and Clark in their journey?
Sacagawea
George Washington's farewell address warned against the dangers of what? (2 answers)
Political parties & Foreign alliances
What was a significant failure during John Adams' presidency, which led to his lack of reelection the following term?
Alien and Sedition Acts
Late in life, how did Thomas Jefferson demonstrate his commitment to learning and education?
He founded a major university (The University of Virginia)
An official representing their country to another country
Diplomat
Which of the following best describes how the relationship between Thomas Jefferson and John Adams changed over time?
Friends, political rivals, friends
Name one precedent that Washington set as President.
Two Terms, Farewell Address, Cabinet System
What was the XYZ Affair?
A 1797 incident in which French officials demanded a bribe from U.S. diplomats
What did Jefferson's political party believe?
Small government and helping the farmers
What is Judicial Review?
To determine if a law follows the Constitution or not (Interpret Laws)
Which of the founding fathers never owned slaves and said that "independence isn't finished until everyone was free"
John Adams