Washington
Adams
Jefferson
Madison
Monroe & JQA
100
What were the main points Washington stated in his farewell address?
1) Stay neutral!
2) Know your neighbors!
3) Don't get involved in foreign affairs!
100
What was so ironic about Adams, Jeffersons, and, Monroe's deaths?
They all died on the 4th of July.
100
What is the most notable thing he's done other than being president?
Writing the Declaration of Independence.
100
What essential item did Dolley Madison save in the burning of the White House?
George Washington painting.
100
What did the Monroe Doctrine do?
It told Europe that they could not come to America, this was ours they couldn't colonize here.
200
Who were the two men close to Washington that carried different political values?
Hamilton and Jefferson.
200
What did Adams do that many found unconstitutional?
The Alien and Sedition Act. It told people they couldn't speak badly about the government, breaking the First Amendment.
200
What was the result of the Embargo Act?
A HUGE economic depression because all prices dropped, this was caused by the closing of all ports.
200
What is the alternate name of the War of 1812?
Mr. Madisons War.
200
Who wrote the Monroe Doctrine?
JQA!!
300
In what battle was Washington remembered for being a big motivation to his troops?
In Valley Forge, he read to them.
300
True or False: Adams was elected for a second term.
False!
300
Why did Jefferson want the Louisiana Purchase?
For its location, mouth of the Mississippi, and trading routes.
300
Who did Madison serve as Secretary of State for?
Thomas Jefferson!
300
What did the Adams-Onis Treaty gain the US?
FLORIDA!
400
Who created the National Bank (He was in Washingtons Cabinet)
Alexander Hamilton, he was Secretary of Treasury.
400
Who was John Adams' son who was president years after him?
John Quincy Adams.
400
What new political party was he a part of?
Democratic-Republicans.
400
Jefferson is the father of the DOI, but what is Madison the father of...?
The Constitution.
400
True or False: JQA and Monroe both served only 1 term.
FALSE!! Monroe served 2 terms while JQA only served 1.
500
What did Washington do about the Whiskey Rebellion?
He sent out 13,000 troops. This showed the strength of the government while also showing people that they don't have to be afraid of it.
500
When discussing the XYZ affair how much money did France ask for?
15 MILLION!!
500
What effect did the Louisiana Purchase have on America?
Doubled the size of the US, and increased westward expansion.
500
What document ended the War of 1812?
The Treaty of Ghent.
500
Why do some say JQA is a forgotten president?
He is more remembered for being Monroes Secretary of State, he made very big accomplishments during then.