US Presidents
This Revolutionary War hero, our first President, took office in 1789.
Who was George Washington?
having to do with the land and a farmer's way of life (from Latin, meaning field
What is agrarian?
the number of terms of office George Washington served as President
What are two?
When a group was sent to explore the Louisiana Territory, they began their long journey in this mid-western town, which is now a city.
What was St. Louis, Missouri?
This American general, who became of 7th President, was a defender of New Orleans during the War of 1812. (No, he was not related to Michael!)
Who was Andrew Jackson?
He was our 4th President, and served in office during the War of 1812.
Who was James Madison?
the crime of saying or doing something to encourage people to disobey the government
What is sedition?
the term we still use today for the people appointed by the President to lead government departments
What is a cabinet?
The United States bought the Louisiana Territory from this European country.
What was France?
This attorney wrote a poem about the Battle of Fort McHenry during the War of 1812; the lyrics became The Star-Spangled Banner, our national anthem.
Who was Francis Scott Key?
He was our first vice-president, then became our second President.
Who was John Adams?
law imposed on an area by military forces when the civil laws cannot be enforced by the regular government - 2 words
What is martial law?
This man killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel. Seriously...
Who was Aaron Burr?
Lewis and Clark explored beyond the Louisiana Territory, even reaching this ocean.
What was the Pacific Ocean?
This leader of France sold the Louisiana Territory to the United States for only $15,000,000.
Who was Napoleon Bonaparte?
This man, our 3rd President, was in office when the United States bought the Louisiana Territory.
Who was Thomas Jefferson?
to give control of something to another person or group
What is cede?
Eventually, the Republican Party takes on this name, which it still has today.
What is the Democratic Party?
Lewis and Clark began their journey of exploration by journeying up this river, America's most important waterway.
What was the Mississippi River?
He was our first Secretary of State, having spent much time in France.
Who was Thomas Jefferson?
While not a US President, this former Secretary of the Treasury is honored by being placed on our $10 bill.
Who was Alexander Hamilton?
authority granted to someone to exercise a particular office or carry out a specific task; also, a document issued by the executive authority authorizing someone to exercise a particular office or carry out a specific task
What is commission?
The Whiskey Rebellion took place in this state, one of the original 13 colonies.
What is Pennsylvania?
These two men were sent to explore the Louisiana Territory for President Jefferson.
Who were Meriwether Lewis and William Clark?
He began the political party that is today's Democratic Party.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?