George Washington
McCarthyism
American History
100

Was George Washington the first president?

Yes

100

What is another word for McCarthyism?

Red Scare

100

who was the second president of the United States?

John Adams

200

How many terms did George Washington serve

2

200

What is McCarthyism?

Prosecution of people who were accused of being a communist?

200

How many federalist presidents were there

One- John Adams

300

What army did George Washington

Continental Army 

300

What was the purpose of McCarthyism?

To prevent the spread of communism in the United States

300

what was the first name of the U.S. Constitution

Articles of confederation

400

Was George Washington a federalist or Democratic-Republic?

He was neither a federalist or Democratic Republic as he decided to stay neutral. But was more Federalist then Democratic Republic

400

Why would people lie and accuse others of being a communist?

They feared that they would get accused for being a communist, so they would blame others to take the blame off themselves.

400

What was XYZ affair?

diplomatic incident with United States and France in 1797 due to the French demanding bribes from  America to not go to war.

500

What did George Washington do at the age of 16?

He was a surveyor.

500

How many people were negatively affected because of McCarthyism?

Over 100

500

Why was the electoral college created?

The founding fathers created it as a compromise between the president by a vote in congress and election of president by a popular vote in qualified citizens.