Elections
Who won the election of 1800?
Thomas Jefferson
Who was the 4th president?
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson purchased this large territory, doubling the size of the United States!
Louisiana Territory/Purchase
The United States fought against ____________ in the War of 1812.
Great Britain
These two former presidents died on the same day, Americas 50th b-day, July 4 1826.
Thomas Jefferson and John Adams
Which political party did John Adams belong to?
Washington set this important precedent (example) that almost all future presidents would follow.
Leaving office after two terms (8 years)
This policy drew an imaginary line at 36o30', all states above the line would be free states, while all states below would be slave states.
Missouri Compromise
Give one reason why the United States declared war in 1812.
Answers may vary
How many Presidents have their been?
45
Aaron Burr blamed ____________ for his loss in the 1800 election, and killed him in a duel.
Alexander Hamilton
What was one warning Washington gave in his farewell address?
Answers may vary
These two explorers were responsible for exploring the new Louisiana territory.
Lewis and Clark
The _____________ Rebellion took place in Pennsylvania. Washington showed the power of the President by sending 12,000 troops to stop the rebellion.
Whiskey Rebellion
Who wrote the 'Star Spangled Banner'?
Francis Scott Key
Which Political party did James Madison belong to?
Democratic-Republican
True or False: President Monroe signed a deal with Spain to add Florida to the United States.
True
In 1821, Missouri was added to the USA as a slave state, while __________ was added as a free state.
Maine
This member of the Shawnee tribe brought many Native American groups together to resist American expansion.
Tecumseh
Dolly Madison saved a portrait of this president before the White House was burned down.
President Washington
The presidential election is not a direct election, who is actually responsible for electing the president?
The Electoral College
John Adams introduced these very unpopular laws targeting immigration and those who spoke badly about the government.
Alien and Sedition acts
Who was the Native American woman who aided explorers with navigating the Louisiana territory?
Sacagawea
The "_ _ _" affair was the result of a negotiations between the United States and France falling through.
XYZ affair
Who is the 6th president?
John Quincy Adams