The USA before 1789
Under whose rule west coast of American colonies were before the War of Independence?
Under British rule
When was George Washington born?
George Washington was born on February 22, 1732.
Whose advice did John respect unlike other men that time?
His wife's, Abigail Adam's
Which party did Thomas Jefferson create?
He created the Democratic-Republican party, which became the main party in early American history
Which party did George Washington and John Adams support?
They supported the Federalist Party.
When was the U.S. Constitution written?
1787
How old was he when he led an attack on the French at the Battle of Jumonwille Glen?
George Washington was 22 years old.
How old was John Adams when he was admitted into Harward College?
He was 15 years old.
What did he found in 1802?
He founded the U.S. Military Academy
Whose quotes are “all men are created equal” and “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”?
Thomas Jefferson's
Why did the Pilgrims come to North America in 1620?
To escape religious persecution
Which Battle was executed by Washington on Christmas night in 1776?
The Battle of Trenton.
What was John Adam's role in U.S.'s government before becoming the President?
He was the first Vice President of the United States.
What was the most incredible territory success while Jeferson's rule?
The purchase of Louisiana from French- an incredible real estate deal that doubled the size of the entire country
Whose President's son later also became the President?
John Adams's son John Quincy Adams elected as the sixth President of the United States in 1824
What was the first permanent English settlement in North America?
Jamestown
What was the meaning of Washington's speech in 1783 at the army camp in Newburgh?
Soldiers stopped disobeying Congress, started respecting America's civilian leaders.
Which law was signed in 1798 by Adams and what was it for?
In 1798, Adams signed into law the Alien and Sedition Acts, which allowed the government to deport foreigners and made it illegal to criticize the government.
Which was his one of the worst economy signed act connected with trade?
Embargo Act- it was signed to end the trade wuth Europe, but unfortunatly it caused economy troubles- U.S. lost over 80 million dollars
Which President died on the 50th anniversary of the Independence day?
Actually there were 2 of them: John Adams, he was 90, and Thomas Jefferson, he was 83 on July 4, 1826
What famous event happened in 1773 as a protest against British taxes?
The Boston Tea Party
Why do historians credit Washington for "saving his country from being destroyed in an unnecessary war"?
In 1789, the French Revolution has started, causing war in Europe. Americans wanted to attend it too, but Washington refused while coountry was too young and weak
Who was delegated to write the first draft of Declaration from Virginia by Adams?
Thomas Jefferson.
What did Thomas Jefferson do to attack Washington's, Adams's and Hamilton's politics because of disagreement with them?
He supported newspapers, which occused those people
Which President was also a talented designer?
(Hint: he was also the first one to be innaugurated in Washington, DC.
Thomas Jefferson