George Washington
George Washington was the ___________ president of the United States.
First
John Adams was the ____________ president of the United States.
Second
Thomas Jefferson was the __________ President of the United States
Third
James Madison was the __________ President of the United States.
Fourth
James Monroe was the __________ President of the United States.
Fifth
Why did President Washington advise against political parties during his Farewell Address?
He believed that political parties would divide the nation.
Which political party did John Adams belong to?
Federalist
What was the impact of Lewis and Clark’s expedition?
Opened up America for westward expansion
What was Tecumseh’s desired goal in fighting the United States?
unite the indigenous tribes to resist westward expansion
What political party did James Monroe belong to?
Democratic Republicans
Why did Washington step down after two terms?
He didn’t want to be viewed as a tyrant or king.
What was a major issue dividing the Federalist and Democratic-Republican parties?
determining the size and power of the federal government
How did the Louisiana Purchase change the United States?
doubled the size of the country
Which of the following was a cause of the War of 1812?
British impressment of American sailors
James Monroe's presidency is sometimes called this because of the positive feelings around the country?
Era of Good Feelings.
Why did Washington feel that it was necessary to remain neutral in international conflicts?
He didn't want a new country to acquire more debt.
He didn't want a new country to be involved in another war.
He didn't want to have to choose between two alliances.
What did Alexander Hamilton and the Federalists believe was important for the United States to become a great nation?
a strong national economy
Why was gaining control of the Mississippi River through the Louisiana Purchase important to the economy of the United States?
It provided a way to transport goods to and from markets.
What was a direct result of the War of 1812?
The Federalist party ended.
Strong U.S. national pride began.
Native Americans lost more land.
What was the purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?
to isolate the Western Hemisphere from European influence
What was the significance of the Whiskey Rebellion?
It showed that the president (Executive Branch) enforces the laws.
What was the impact of the Alien and Sedition Acts?
They increased citizenship requirements and limited free speech.
What was Thomas Jefferson's and the Democratic-Republican’s vision for America?
United States as a nation of small, independent farmers
How did the landmark case of Marbury v. Madison influence the role and power of the Supreme Court?
Judicial Review gave the Supreme Court power to declare laws unconstitutional.
What U.S. compromise maintained the congressional balance of power by admitting Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state?
Missouri Compromise