Washington's Presidency
This title was chosen instead of “Your Majesty.” It also set a precedent on what to call future presidents.
What is “Mr. President”?
This party supported a STRONG national government.
Who are the Federalists?
This act made it harder to become a citizen.
What is the Alien Act?
This purchase doubled the size of the U.S.
What is the Louisiana Purchase?
This practice involved kidnapping American sailors.
What is impressment?
Washington limited himself to this number of terms. This set a precedent for future presidents to come.
What is 2 terms?
This party believed in farming and the “common man.”
Who are the Democratic-Republicans?
This act limited freedom of speech and press.
What is the Sedition Act?
The U.S. bought land from this country.
What is France?
The British supported this group to resist Americans
Who are Native Americans?
This group of advisors was created by Washington. This set a precedent for future presidents.
What is the Cabinet?
Federalists supported this European country.
What is Britain?
This event involved French agents demanding a bribe.
What is the XYZ Affair?
This river became controlled by the U.S. after the purchase. People frequently try to spell this!
What is the Mississippi River?
This war increased American patriotism.
What is the War of 1812?
This rebellion tested the strength of the new Constitution.
What is the Whiskey Rebellion?
Democratic-Republicans supported this country.
What is France?
This slogan came from refusing to pay France.
What is “Millions for defense, not one cent for tribute”?
This pair of explorers traveled 8,000 miles to the Pacific Ocean.
Who are Lewis and Clark?
This Native American leader died, weakening resistance.
Who is Tecumseh?
In this speech, Washington said "goodbye" to the American people. As the great president he was, he provided these pieces of advice before he left office. (name at least 2)
What is: avoid political parties / stay neutral / stay united?
This party believed only the wealthy should run government.
Who are the Federalists?
Adams used money to strengthen this branch of the military.
What is the Navy?
This guide helped Lewis and Clark on their journey.
Who is Sacagawea?
This nickname describes the War of 1812.
What is the “Second War of Independence”?