George Washington
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
James Monroe
100

What precedent did Washington set regarding the number of presidential terms?

What is the two-term tradition?

100

What law limited free speech and targeted immigrants during Adams’s presidency?

What is The Sedition Act?

100

What territory did Jefferson purchase in 1803 that doubled the size of the U.S.?

What is The Louisiana Territory?

100

What war occurred during Madison’s presidency that tested the young nation?

What is The War of 1812?

100

What era was Monroe’s presidency known for due to political unity?

What is The Era of Good Feelings?

200

How did Washington respond to the Whiskey Rebellion?

What is, He used federal troops to enforce the law, showing federal authority.

200

Which event caused tension between the U.S. and France during Adams's presidency?

What is The XYZ Affair?

200

Who explored the newly acquired Louisiana Territory?

Who are Lewis and Clark?

200

What British practice was one of the main causes of the War of 1812?

What is the Impressment of American sailors?

200

What 1823 foreign policy warned European powers not to colonize the Americas?

What is The Monroe Doctrine?

300

Which two cabinet positions did Washington create first?

Who are the Secretary of State and the Secretary of the Treasury?

300

How did the Sedition Act affect the election of 1800?

What is It contributed to Adams losing to Thomas Jefferson?

300

What constitutional dilemma did Jefferson face regarding the Louisiana Purchase?

What is He struggled with a strict interpretation of the Constitution vs. the opportunity to expand the nation.

300

How did the War of 1812 affect American nationalism?

What is it increases national pride and identity?

300

What are the two main principles of the Monroe Doctrine?

What it Non-Colonization and Non-Intervention?

400

What was Washington’s foreign policy stance during European wars?

What is Neutrality?

400

What political party did John Adams represent?

What is The Federalist Party?

400

What was Jefferson’s political party?

What is Democratic-Republican?

400

Which political party opposed the War of 1812 and declined after it ended?

What is The Federalist Party?

400

How did the Monroe Doctrine affect U.S. foreign policy?

What is It asserted U.S. influence in the Western Hemisphere and warned Europe to stay out.

500

What advice did Washington give in his Farewell Address regarding political parties?
 

What is He warned against political parties and sectionalism.

500

How did Adams handle conflict with France without going to war?
 

What is He pursued diplomacy and avoided full-scale war.

500

Which act did Jefferson pass to attempt to avoid war with Britain and France by restricting trade?

What is The Embargo Act of 1807?

500

What treaty ended the War of 1812 and restored pre-war conditions?

What is The Treaty of Ghent?

500

What geographic area did the Monroe Doctrine specifically protect?

What is The Western Hemisphere?