Hamilton vs. Jefferson
The Constitution & Government Power
Presidencies & Policies
The War of 1812
Random U.S. President Facts
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Alexander Hamilton held this position in the new U.S. Government 

Secretary of the Treasury

100

Hamilton believed the Constitution should be interpreted loosely, meaning ____________

Implied Powers

100

This man was the second president of the United States 

John Adams 

100

A major cause of the War of 1812 was this British action 

Impressment of American sailors

100

This president had the longest inauguration speech 

William Henry Harrison

200

Thomas Jefferson served George Washington in this cabinet role

Secretary of State

200

Jefferson supported this type of interpretation of the Constitution 

Strict Interpretation

200

This controversial set of laws was passed during John Adam's presidency 

Alien & Sedition Acts 

200

The U.S. fought this country in the War of 1812 

Great Britain 

200

This president was the first to follow his father as president since John Quincy Adams in 1824

George W. Bush

300

Hamilton believed the federal government should have this kind of power 

Strong Central Authority

300

Jefferson opposed Hamilton's economic plans mainly because he believed they were this

Unconstitutional + favored the wealthy

300

Jefferson's presidency is best known for this major achievement 

Louisiana Purchase

300

This Native American leader allied with the British during the war 

Tecumseh 

300

These two presidents died within hours of each other on the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 1826

John Adams and Thomas Jefferson 

400

Jefferson believed political power should primarily rest here 

State & the People  

400

This belief was central to Jefferson's political philosophy 

Limited Government

400

Jefferson reduced the size of the federal government in this way 

Cutting military spending + taxes

400

The Treaty of Ghent resulted in this outcome

The war ending with no territorial changes

400

This president was the only president who never married 

James Buchanan 

500

This economic policy was strongly supported by Alexander Hamilton 

Paying off the national debt to strengthen the nation’s credit

500

This Supreme Court case during Jefferson's presidency strengthened judicial review 

Marbury vs. Madison

500

This statement best describes Jefferson's leadership style as president 

Supporting limited government and states’ rights

500

The War of 1812 affected American nationalism in this way 

Increased national pride and unity

500

This president owned two tiger cubs as pets, which were given to him as gifts from the Sultan of Oman

Martin Van Buren

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