George Washington
How many terms did George Washington serve and WHY did he decide to resign?
- 2 terms
- To set an example that Americans should pass along power to prevent a Monarchy from forming.
John Adams helped write this document with Thomas Jefferson in 1776.
The Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson was the _________ President of the United States.
Third
_____ ________ was the belief that Americans were destined to expand west across the continent.
Manifest Destiny
How did President Washington handle the Whiskey Rebellion?
He sent 13,000 troops to Western PA to put down the rebellion.
How many cabinet members did George Washington appoint?
4 members:
Hamilton, Jefferson, Knox, and Randolph
John Adams was in the ___________ party, which advocated for a strong central government.
Federalist
During Jeffersons presidency, he bought $15 thousands dollars worth of land from France. What was this action known as?
The Louisiana Purchase
This was the name of the Native American woman who helped Lewis & Clark navigate the land on their journey to the pacific ocean.
Sacagawea
The process of determining whether a law is or is not constitutional is called:
Judicial Review
What was one major warning to the nation Washington included in his Farewell address?
- Stay Neutral in foreign affairs
- Avoid forming political parties
The XYZ Affair: A foreign policy challenge that nearly led the U.S. into war with this country.
France
What year was Jefferson elected as President and why was it significant? (Need both answers to earn all points)
-1800
- It showed a peaceful transfer of power from John Adams to Thomas Jefferson
This term means the strategic spread of information to influence public opinion, beliefs, attitudes, and behavior.
Propaganda
The War of 1812, also known as "America’s Second War for Independence" sparked an Era known as "The Era of this...."
How did George Washington deliver his Farewell address to the nation?
He published it in the Newspaper.
The Alien and _________ Acts 1798 were laws that limited immigration and punished people who criticized the government, creating political conflict.
Sedition
Thomas Jefferson favored this type of economy:
1. An industrial economy
2. An agrarian economy (farming)
2. Agrarian (farming)
The Monroe Doctrine was created by President James Monroe in 1823. It warned Europe NOT to colonize Latin America. What was the purpose of this document?
To declare the Western Hemisphere (US and South America) “off-limits” to European powers.
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Protect new nations in the Americas and show U.S. influence.
What was significant about the court case Marbury v Madison? What power did it give the Supreme Court?
It allowed the court to strike down laws that were unconstitutional. Gave them the power of judicial review.
How tall was George Washington?
6'2
John Adams presidency was marked by tension with this political party that formed from the anti-federalists, who favored more state power.
Democratic Republicans
Thomas Jefferson favored which type of government:
1. A small central government, with more states rights
2. A large central government, with less states rights
1. A small central government, with more states rights
This was a group of explorers sent by Thomas Jefferson and led by Lewis and Clark who crossed the newly bought Louisiana territory from 1804–1806.
The Corps of Discovery
One of the main causes of the War of 1812, was the British who captured American sailors and forced them to serve in the British Navy. What was the term for this action?
Impressment