Lesson 1
was unanimously elected by the electoral college as the first President of the United States
George Washington
believed in a strong, active federal government
Federalist
What did Banneker build that was the first of its kind in colonial America?
wooden clock
Name an early pioneer that wanted elbow room and led others westward.
Daniel Boone
Name Clark's slave and childhood friend that traveled with the explorers.
York
organized the new government by creating a ____ and its various departments
Cabinet
favored a weaker, less active federal government
Democratic-Republican
Who became president of the United States in 1800?
Thomas Jefferson
The United States purchased the Louisiana Territory from _____ to ensure that the part of __________would remain open for AMerican trade.
France
New Orleans
Name the Shoshone woman that acted as an interpreter and guide on the trip.
What did she name the baby boy she carried on her back?
Sacagawea
Jean-Baptiste
Why wasn't George Washington's inauguration in Washington DC?
it wasn't built yet
what year was the District of Columbia selected as the nation's capital?
1790
What was the name of Thomas Jefferson's home?
Monticello
We paid __________ dollars for the entire Louisiana Purchase.
How much was that per square acre?
15,000,000
3 cents
When did the explorers leave?
When did they return to St. Lois?
HOw long did the entire trip take?
May 1804
September 1809
28 months
In what state was the nation's temporary capital?
New York
_______ and ______ designed Washington DC
Pierre L ENfant and Benjamin Banneker
Jefferson's philosophy of government stated that the care of _____ and ____ is the true purpose of government.
human life and happiness
The nation doubled in size adding _____ square miles from the Mississippi River to the _________
828,000
Rocky Mountains
America's population grew rapidly while the frontier moved farther _____.
west
an organized group of people who share a view of what government should be and do
political party
the first president that lived in the White Huuse and his wife
John Adams
Abigail Adams
AMericans began moving westward across the ________ Mountains.
Appalachian
What 3 goals did Jefferson set for Lewis and Clark's expedition?
1. search for a water route to the Pacific Ocean
2. establish relationships with Native AMericans
3. pay close attention to face of the country