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George Washington
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
The War of 1812
100
1. George Washington served as president for this many terms.
2
100
1. Adams served for this many terms as president.
1
100

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

The Declaration of Independence

100
1. Madison belonged to this political party.
The Democratic-Republicans
100
1. This practice of the British navy targeted American sailors and helped cause the War of 1812.
Impressment
200

2. What speech did George Washington give advising the nation to steer away from specific dangers and threats?

George Washington's Farewell Address

200
2. Adams was a member of this political party.
The Federalist Party
200
2. Jefferson was a member of this political party.
The Democratic-Republicans
200

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

Britain

200
2. This was the name of the country invaded by the US shortly after war was declared.
Canada
300
3. This man was George Washington’s vice president
John Adams
300

3. During the Adams administration, American and French relations became tense after Americans refused to pay a bribe to French officials

The XYZ Affair

300

3. True or False Jefferson was a slave owner and fathered multiple children, outside of marriage, with his own slaves.

True

300
3. Madison was famous for helping to write this exceptionally important document in US history.
The Bill of Rights
300
3. This treaty ended the War of 1812.
The Treaty of Ghent
400
George Washington advised against Factions in this famous speech.
The Farewell Address
400

4. Adams attempted to appoint this official before leaving office, inciting a case that would be brought to the supreme court and set national precedents for the Judicial branch's power.

William Marbury

400

4. This event helped precipitate the sale of the Louisiana purchase to America

Napoleonic Wars

400

During Madison's presidency, the War of 1812 occurred. It ended during this year. (According to the Treaty of Ghent)

1814

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
Hamilton and Jefferson held these positions in Washington's cabinet
Sec. of State and Treasury
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
500
5. This was the name of the law that replaced the Embargo
The Nonintercourse Act
500
5. Madison was elected president in this year.
1808 (began service in 1809)
500
5. At this victory, Francis Scott Key was inspired to write the Star Spangled Banner.
The Battle of Fort McHenry