George Washington
what year did Washington become president?
1789
what year did Andrew Jackson become president?
1829
what year did the Civil War begin?
1861
How many Federalists papers were there?
85
what year did Jefferson buy the Louisiana Territory?
1803
why didn't Washington like being involved in politics?
because he didn't want people assuming he wanted all the power for himself
what was the name of Jackson's Vice President?
John Calhoun
how did people excuse the fact of owning slaves if the declaration says "all men are created equal?"
saying that black people were not "men" therefore did not qualify for the rights given to men through the declaration or constitution
Give the full name of the three people who wrote the Federalist Papers
John Jay, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison
which president bought the Louisiana territory, who did he buy it from and who explored it?
Thomas Jefferson, France, Lewis and Clark
how was Washington's private life? did he share it a lot with others? did he share his thoughts a lot with others?
simple and quiet, he was a farmer. no they say that not even his wife nor family really knew what was going on inside his head
how did Jackson view the Indians? especially the Cherokees
he respected their fighting abilities yet nonetheless vowed them as savages you possessed no inherit rights. he didn't like the fact that the Cherokees had sided with Britain in the Revolutionary war and took the opportunity to shoo them from their land ad almost revenge
which current state did the first slave trade ship brings slaves to?
virginia
name 5 bill of rights
1. freedoms
2. right to bear and keep arms
3. no quartering of soldiers
4. warrents
5. cannot testify against self
6. right to a speedy trial
7. right to a jury
8. cruel, unusual punishment
9. people's rights
10. states rights
how much did the Louisiana purchase cost?
$15 million
what did Washington express frustration over in his farewell address?
the ongoing political strife and the rise of permanent political parties.
how did Jackson feel about paper money and what was his plan?
he planned to eliminate all paper money and institute the gold standard
how did the slaves endure their fate?
by creating a lifestyle for themselves with unique music and culture.
give the dates for the following events
1. Boston tea party
2. Boston massacre
3. Battle of Lexington and concord
4. Publishing of the Declaration of independence
1. 1773
2. 1770
3. 1775
4. 1776
who owned the Louisiana territory before France?
spain
did everyone like Washington as a president? why or why not?
no. because Washington was a Federalist, and his policies often aligned with the interests of the wealthy elite. This led to opposition from Democratic-Republicans, particularly figures like Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, who favored more agrarian interests and feared the concentration of power.
according to the book, what did American historians think Jackson thought about the BUS?
He thought it was unconstitutional and undesirable by the people. he thought it favored "hard money" over the "common man"
what happened in 1712 in South Carolina concerning slavery?
slavery was made permanent and all blacks were labeled "slaves"
Name three ways the Constitution was different from the articles of confederation and why the people opposed it in the beginning
1. Divided government into three branches
2. Introduced the presidency
3. Gave more power to congress
afraid they were gonna fall into the same situation they had with Britain.
why did Jefferson buy the Louisiana territory?
worried that French control of the Mississippi River might close off that vital transportation route to the American West.