Washington
As the first president, Washington had to establish the workings of the office of the president, as nobody else had held the office prior. All future presidents would follow his lead on how things are done. He had established these.
What are Precedents?
As former VP under George Washington, John Adams ran for president in this political party.
What is the Federalist Party?
As Hamilton's most ardent opponent while serving under Washington, Jefferson established, and ran for president with this political party.
What is the Democratic-Republican Party?
Madison, elected to his first term in 1808, had to deal with this major event while president.
What is the War of 1812?
'Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.'
What is the 1st Amendment?
Name the actor that is all three films:
Barbi
Wolf of Wall Street
Birds of Prey
Who is Margot Robbie?
Similar to Shays' rebellion, Washington had to deal with this farmer uprising over the imposition of an excise tax. This time the federal government had to the strength to shut it down.
What is the Whiskey Rebellion?
This law, signed by President Adams made it illegal to print "false, scandalous, and malicious writing" about the government, the president, or congress.
What is the Sedition Act?
Thomas Jefferson is most famously known for writing this foundational document prior to his time in office.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
General William Henry Harrison, fighting in the Battle of Tippecanoe, realized that natives in the frontier were being provided weapons from this foreign nation, heightening conflict.
Who were the British?
'The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause'
What is the 4th Amendment?
Name the actor that is all three films:
Jumanji
The Grid Iron Gang
Central Intelligence
Who is Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson?
When France had their own revolution, GW opted to do this as a formal foreign policy regarding Britain and France.
What is stay Neutral/Neutrality?
It was this act, signed into law by President Adams that lengthened the amount of time a person had to reside in the US to become a citizen from 5 to 14 years.
What is the Alien Act?
What is purchase the Louisiana Territory?
Madison is often called the Father of this founding document in US history.
What is the Constitution?
'nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law'
What is the 5th Amendment?
Name the actor that is all three films:
Aquaman
The Boondock Saints
Spiderman
Who is Willem Defoe?
During GW's administration, Hamilton and Jefferson came at odds over many issues. Name at least one issue between Hamilton and Jefferson
What is assume state debts/create a national bank?
What is foreign policy (siding with the British or the French during the Revolution)
What is the power of the federal government
The Alien and Sedition Acts led to another major and Constitutional issue within the U.S. These two states passed resolutions attempting to nullify the acts.
What are Virginia and Kentucky?
It was this duo who explored the Louisiana Territory, befriended natives along the way, kept a naturalist's record of plant and wild life, as well as mapped a route from Missouri to the Pacific Northwest.
Who were Lewis and Clark?
The capturing of American shipmen without warrant was a major cause of the 1812 War. What is the term associated with this practice?
What is Impressment
No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.
What is the Third Amendment?
Name the actor that is all three films:
Lost in Translation
The Avengers
Jurassic World: Rebirth
Who is Scarlett Johansson?
Washington addressed these two concerns in his farewell address to the nation.
What are the ills of Political Parties and involvement in foreign wars?
It was this event regarding foreign affairs that landed the US in a "Quasi War" with France?
What is the XYZ Affair?
While Jefferson was incredibly well liked at the start of his presidency, his popularity took a sharp decline with his implementation of this economic act, which actually hurt the U.S instead of Britain/France
What is the Embargo of 1807?
Before his time as president, Madison served in this position in the Jefferson administration.
What is Secretary of State?
'The Electors shall meet in their respective states and vote by ballot for President and Vice-President'
What is the 12th Amendment?
Name the actor that is all three films:
Shallow Hal
King Kong
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Who is Jack Black?