John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Miscellaneous
100

John Adams was the _________ president of the United States 

Second 

100

What number president was Thomas Jefferson? 

Third

100

George Washington was the _____ president of the United States?

first

100

Who led the Treasury Department under Washington?

Alexander Hamilton

200

What key power did Marbury v. Madison establish?

Judicial Review 

200

Who did Jefferson commission to explore the West?

Lewis and Clark 
200

Which three departments made up George Washington’s original Cabinet?

State, War and Treasury 

200

Who was Washington’s Secretary of War?

Henry Knox

300

What did French agents demand from American diplomats in the XYZ Affair?

Money and an apology

300

Thomas Jefferson was the first ______

Secretary of state 

300

How did Washington respond to the Whiskey Rebellion?

Sent troops to shut it down

300

What was the Quasi‑War?

an undeclared war with France 

400

Which acts and allowed deportation of aliens under Adams?

The Alien and Sedition acts 
400

Who broke the tie in the Election of 1800, how was the tie between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr?

The House of Representitives 

400

What was Washington’s foreign‑policy recommendation in his Farewell Address?

Stay out of foreign affairs

400

Which president made the Louisiana Purchase?

Thomas Jefferson

500

What major Supreme Court case resulted from Adams’ “Midnight Judges” appointments?

Marbury vs Madison

500

What two things did Jefferson want from the Louisiana Territory (hint: water) 

the Mississippi River and port of New Orleans 
500

What important act did Washington sign to organize the federal courts?

Judiciary act of 1789

500

Which two early political parties formed during Washington’s presidency?

Federalist and Democratic-republican