The Government
What are the three branches of the government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
George Washington put a stop to which rebellion?
The Whiskey Rebellion
During whose presidency did the British burn the White House?
James Madison
President whose doctrine told Europe to stay out of the Western Hemisphere
President who declared war against Great Britain?
James Madison
The Supreme Court is part of which branch?
The Judicial Branch
What three positions did George Washington hold?
President, President of Const. Convention, and Commander in Chief of Continental Army
What did the Monroe Doctrine say and to whom?
Second President who kept the US neutral during a war?
John Adams
President who said, 'I walk on untrodden ground.'
George Washington
How does the government receive the money it needs to run properly?
Taxes
Why did Pres. John Adams remain neutral in the war between England and France?
He believed the US was too young and fragile to be involved in a war.
Describe the Indian Removal Act.
A law the forced Native Americans to move west
Son of a President who also became a president?
John Quincy Adams
Author of 'The Star Spangled Banner?'
Francis Scott Key
Which two states gave up land for the capital?
Maryland and Virginia.
Jefferson was responsible for doubling the size of our country. How much was this purchase and what city was he trying to secure?
$15 million and New Orleans
President Jackson described himself as what type of person and why?
He was a common man because he didn't come from a privileged background.
Third President who was an architect, a lawyer, an inventor, and a writer?
Thomas Jefferson
African American scientist who helped survey Washington D.C.?
Benjamin Banneker
What does impressment mean?
Forcing members of one country into the service of another country.
Name two differences between Hamilton and Jefferson.
Hamilton - Manufacturing, big cities, strong central gov., wealthy men as leaders
Jefferson - farms, small town, less central gov., educated men could lead
Why was Adams not a successful President? List at least two reasons.
He didn't voice ideas well, he was cold towards people, and hard to interact with a build a relationship with people.
George Washingtons' secretary of the treasury who favored a strong central government?
Alexander Hamilton
President who had been a hero at the Battle of New Orleans?
Andrew Jackson