The 1st President
Who was the first president of the United States who set many presidential traditions?
George Washington
Which president arranged the purchase of the Louisiana Territory in 1803?
Thomas Jefferson
Who were the two leaders of the expedition sent to explore the Louisiana Territory?
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark
Which country was the United States fighting in the War of 1812?
Great Britain (British)
Which Native American group is most often associated with the Trail of Tears?
The Cherokee
What is the group of trusted advisors to the president that George Washington started?
The Cabinet
From which country did the United States buy the Louisiana Territory?
France
Name the Native American woman who helped guide and interpret for Lewis and Clark.
Sacagawea
What practice by the British—taking American sailors—helped cause the War of 1812?
Impressment
Who was the U.S. president associated with policies that led to the Trail of Tears?
Andrew Jackson
What is the process called when the president officially takes office (the ceremony where they are sworn in)?
Inauguration
About how much did the United States pay for the Louisiana Purchase (in total dollars, rounded)?
$15 million
What was one main goal of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
To find a water route to the Pacific and learn about the land and Native peoples
What was the nickname for the USS Constitution because it was so strong in battle that the British cannon balls bounced off it?
"Old Ironsides"
Why is it called the "Trail of Tears?"
It was a forced, deadly removal; many suffered and died. It was a sad, tragic event in history.
Fill in the blank: He was the only president who was __________ elected to the position
unanimously
Give two reasons why the Louisiana Purchase was important for the United States.
Gave the U.S. control of the Mississippi River; doubled the size of the country; opened land for settlement.
What kinds of records did Lewis and Clark keep that helped future settlers? (Name two types.)
Detailed journals and maps (also drawings of plants and animals)
What famous song (later the national anthem) came from the Battle at Fort McHenry, and who wrote it?
"The Star-Spangled Banner" written by Francis Scott Key
What did the Indian Removal Act require Native American groups to do?
Move west of the Mississippi River and leave their homes in the Southeast
Why did Washington warn against political parties in his farewell message?
Washington warned parties would divide the country and create conflict; he believed factions could weaken the new nation.
This river was a key reason the U.S. wanted the Louisiana Territory because it allowed farmers to ship goods to market.
Mississippi River
What was the name of the group that went on the expedition?
The Corps of Discovery
This Native American leader formed a confederacy to resist U.S. expansion and allied with the British during the War of 1812.
Tecumsuh
Name two of the five Southeastern Native American groups affected by the Indian Removal Act (choose two).
Examples: Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Creek, Seminole (any two)