1st Govt.
Articles of Confederation gave power to...
The states
Where was Washington from?
Virginia
Where was John Adams from?
Massachussets
Where was Jefferson from?
Virginia
Besides Louisiana, name 2 states that were a part of the Louisiana Purchase:
Mississippi, Texas, Arkansas, Tennessee, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, Colorado, Minnesota, Iowa, Dakotas, Montana
What replaced the Articles of Confederation?
US Constitution
How many times was Washington elected unanimously?
twice
What was Adams role in Washington's govt?
Vice President
Who was Jefferson's VP?
Aaron Burr
How much did the US buy Louisiana for?
$15 million
What is an Amendment?
Change to the Constitution
What role did Hamilton have in Washington's govt?
Sec of Treasury
Who is an Alien?
someone from a different country
Why did Jefferson hesitate to buy Louisiana from Napoleon?
It had never been done before
What was the name of the Native American woman who helped out Lewis and Clark?
Sacagewea
What were the 1st ten Amendments called?
Bill of Rights
What was Jefferson's role in Washington's govt?
Sec of State
What is sedition?
Talking bad about the govt.
Which branch of the government did Jefferson serve as president?
Executive
What city was the US initially interested in buying from the French?
New Orleans
What does the 4th Amenedment say?
People cannot be searched without a warrant
Why did Washington hesitate to be president?
He wanted to retire at his farm and spend time with his wife
Who was responsible for breaking the tie in the election of 1800?
House of Rep
On which day did Jefferson (and Adams) die?
July 4, 1826
What was the goal of Lewis and Clark?
To find the NW Passage