Lesson 2 Washington Takes Office
Who was the first president?
George Washington
Who did the American people admire most
George Washington
At which point did the US border stop in 1800?
The Mississippi river
when did the war of 1812 start?
1812
What did Henry Clay propose?
The''American system''
what did the bill of rights do?
Limits the power of the Government
When were the alien and sedition acts passed
1798
What were the 2 main weapons that the pioneers used
Rifles and axes
What did the embargo act do?
It prohibited trade with another country
what was the brief period of peace after the war of 1812 called?
The ''era of Good feelings''
Why is April 30 1789 important?
The First President George Washington took office.
Which political party believed in a strict reading of the constitution
Democratic Republicans
Who originally owned the Louisiana territory?
Spain
How much money did the US have to pay the Tripoli?
60k
Who relied more on imports the North or the South?
South
who was George Washington's vice president?
John Adams
Which political party believed in wealthy men running the Government
Federalists
In what MONTH and year did the US buy the Louisiana territory?
October 1803
Who was the leader of the war hawks?
Henry Clay
what did the banks do that was ''unwise''?
Making too many loans
Who did George Washington Appoint to be Head of the state department
Tomas Jefferson
in the image on page 248 who was throwing the constitution in the fire?
Jefferson
What mountains did the settlers travel over?
Appalachians
Fill in the blank. Pirates from the Barbary states of''_____'' terrorized European ships
North Africa
what were the sections divided by?
Geography, Economics and Overall History.