Early Republic Jeopardy I

George Washington

100

1. George Washington served as president for this many terms.

2

200

2. George Washington decided to keep the US out of war with France and Britain with this Proclamation.

The Proclamation of Neutrality

300

3. This man was George Washington’s vice president

John Adams

400

George Washington advised against Political Parties in this famous speech.

The Farewell Address

500

Hamilton and Jefferson held these positions in Washington's cabinet

Sec. of State and Treasury

John Adams

100

1. Adams served for this many terms as president.

1

200

2. Adams was a member of this political party.

The Federalist Party

300

3. During the Adams administration, American and French ships fought in this conflict.

The Quasi War

400

This incident with France almost lead to War with France

The XYZ Affair

500

5. During the Adams administration, he signed laws that gave him greater authority to deport immigrants and protected him from criticism

Alien Act, Sedition Act

Thomas Jefferson

100

1. Jefferson wrote this exceptionally important document in US history.

The Declaration of Independence

200

2. Jefferson was a member of this political party.

The Democratic-Republicans

300

3. Jefferson’s election to the presidency in 1800 is sometimes referred to by this term for its peaceful transfer of power

The Revolution of 1800

400

4. France sold what piece of land to the United States?

The Louisiana Purchase

500

5. This was the name of the law that stopped all American exports

The Embargo Act

James Madison

100

1. Madison belonged to this political party.

The Democratic-Republicans

200

2. Madison was the first president to ever ask Congress for this kind of declaration against this nation

Britain

300

3. Madison was famous for helping to write this exceptionally important document in US history.

The Constitution

400

James Madison was which number president? 

4th

500

James Madison wife was...

Dolly Madison

The War of 1812

100

1. This practice of the British navy targeted American sailors and helped cause the War of 1812.

Impressment

200

2. This was the name of the country invaded by the US shortly after war was declared.

Canada

300

3. This treaty ended the War of 1812.

The Treaty of Ghent

400

4. The most famous battle of the War of 1812 occurred after the War of 1812 was over!

The Battle of New Orleans

500

5. At this victory, Francis Scott Key was inspired to write the Star Spangled Banner.

The Battle of Fort McHenry