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Washington
George Washington essentially created the presidency of the United States through actions that later became examples for future presidents to follow. These are known as . . .
Precedents
The Federalists and the Democratic Republicans
What number president was John Adams?
2nd
Where on the map is the Louisiana Territory that was purchased by Jefferson
Bottom of New Orleans up the midwest
What number president was James Madison?
4th
What number president was James Monroe
5th
1. Title of President
2. Creation of the Cabinet
3. Two term limit
George Washington
Was Adams a Federalist or a Democratic-Republican
The name given to America's purchase of 828,000 acres of land in the middle of the North American continent for $15 million dollars. . .
The Louisiana Purchase
Even though the US declared neutrality and attempted to stay out of the conflict between Great Britain and France, they got stuck in the middle of it. Britain took some actions against the US that pushed it to declare war on Great Britain. What are these actions?
1. Impressment of American Sailors
2. The Embargo Act of 1807
3. The Native American Threat
George Washington went to his Alexander Hamilton, to help him figure out a plan on dealing with the US National Debt. What were the 3 aspects of Hamilton's financial plan?
1. The Nation pay the debt away
2. Whiskey Tax
3. National Bank
The political party who favored stronger state governments, strict interpretation of the Constitution and a nation of farmers . . .
Democratic-Republicans
What admendment was the Alien and Sedition Acts violating?
1st - Freedom of Speech
Dolley Madison, the wife of James Madison, helped preserve ______ as the British burned the Whitehouse and the rest of Washington DC in the Battle for Washington.
A group of farmers in Pennsylvania started the Whiskey Rebellion in response to the Whiskey Tax that was passed by Congress. George Washington responded as the Chief Executive, who's primary role is __________, and squashed the rebellion.
Enforcing the Law
The political party who favored a strong national government, loose interpretation of the Constitution, and a nation of merchants and industry leaders . .
Who did John Adams beat in the Election of 1800?
Thomas Jefferson
Democratic-Republican
The Louisiana Territory was one of the biggest land acquisitions in human history. The impacts of the deal between America and France include . . .
1. Doubled the size of the US
2. Pushed US to focus on the west
3. Gave US geographic advantages
Control of the MS River + Port of NOLA
James Madison's Presidency focused on one major challenge. The war between Great Britain and the United States that began after England attempted to interfere with US trade with France. This war is known as the . . .
War of 1812
The Monroe Doctrine
Washington's Farewell Address was his way of informing the nation that he planned on stepping down as President after his second term. The document included the following pieces of advice. . .
Warning against Political Parties
Warning against Foreign Influence
Warning against excessive loyalty to Political Faction
The primary issue that caused the rift between the first two political parties involved. . .
The size and power of the national government.
The set of laws that made it illegal for people to speak out against their public leaders or government
Alien and Sedition Acts
What did the people question when Thomas Jefferson bought Louisiana
The Constitution
Many felt that the Constitution did not give the President the power to purchase lands from foreign countries. As a strict interpreter of the Constitution, he was using powers he DID NOT HAVE!