Early Republic Jeopardy I

George Washington

100

1. George Washington served as president for this many terms.

2

200

2. George Washington decided to keep the US out of war with France and Britain with this Proclamation.

The Proclamation of Neutrality

300

3. This man was George Washington’s vice president

John Adams

400

George Washington advised against forming these groups:

Factions/Political Party

500

Hamilton and Jefferson held these positions in Washington's cabinet

Sec. of State and Treasury

John Adams

100

1. Adams served for this many terms as president.

1

200

2. Adams was a member of this political party.

The Federalist Party

300

3. Who implemented the Alien and Sedition Acts? 

John Adams

400

4. This act lengthened the time needed for immigrants to become citizens from 5 to 14 years

The Alien Act

500

5. During the Adams administration, he signed laws that gave him greater authority to deport immigrants and protected him from criticism

Alien Act, Sedition Act

Thomas Jefferson

100

1. Jefferson wrote this exceptionally important document in US history.

The Declaration of Independence

200

2. Jefferson was a member of this political party.

The Democratic-Republicans

300

3. Jefferson wanted this type of government to possess power

State Governments

400

4. This event helped Jefferson map out the territory acquired in the Louisiana Purchase 

Lewis and Clark Expedition 

500

5. This was the name of the law that replaced the Embargo

The Nonintercourse Act

James Madison

100

1. Madison belonged to this political party.

The Democratic-Republicans

200

2. Madison was the first president to ever ask Congress for this kind of declaration against this nation

Britain

300

3. Madison was famous for helping to write this exceptionally important document in US history.

The Bill of Rights

400

Madison fought with this politician based on ideas to help stabalize the economy 

Alexander Hamilton

500

5. In order to support Hamilton's plan, the south wanted what?

Move the capital to Washington D.C.

Other Stuff

100

1. This area of government advised the President in making certain decisions.

Cabinet

200

2. Creating a ___________ ___________ would help the United States with financial dealings

National Bank

300

3. Tax on specific product is known as

Excise Tax

400

4. The ______ _________ gave the president power to expel immigrants 

Alien Act

500

5. The effect of the X-Y-Z resulted in Adams....

Signing a Treaty with France