George Washington
1st
Adams is what number president?
2nd
Jefferson is what number president?
3rd
Madison is what number president?
4th
Monroe is what number president?
5th
What did George Washington want to be called, which is one of his major precedents?
Mr. President
Which is John Adam's greatest achievement?
Creation of the navy
What did the Louisiana Purchase do?
Doubled the size of the US
What caused the War of 1812?
British impressment of US ships
What was the Monroe Doctrine?
Told European nations to stop interfering in Latin America.
Only serving two terms
Why was it hard for Adams to be president?
Washington was such a good president; hard shoes to fill
Why was the Embargo Act passed?
To "punish" Britain and France
What building burnt down during the War of 1812?
The White House
What was the main issue within the Missouri Compromise?
Slavery
After Washington's Presidency, the capital moved to Washington DC from which state?
Pennsylvania
What did the Alien and Sedition Acts do?
Limit free speech
Why was the election of 1800 (Jefferon's election) historic?
Peaceful transfer of power between parties
How did the War of 1812 help the US?
Made it stronger economically & politically
In the Missouri Compromise, which state entered as free and which entered as slave?
Maine as free and Missouri as slave
Thomas Jefferson
- bribe
- France
- public outrage
How much was the Louisiana Territory bought for?
$15 million
What happened to the US as a result of the War of 1812?
Nothing; the US kept its independence
Which country gave up Florida to the US?
Spain