George Washington(and lesson)
What was one thing the American people did not do that George Washington wanted?
Not chose political parties
What was the main issue that separated John Adams and Thomas Jefferson during John Adams presidency?
The Alien and Sedition Acts
Is a diary a primary or secondary source?
Why did Aaron Burr's reputation diminish?
He killed Alexander Hamilton illegally, and then was suspected of trying to set up his own kingdom.
What was the name of the female guide from the Shoshone tribe who helped the Corps during their expiditon?
Sacagawea
What year does George Washington first take office as president?
1789
Who was John Adams most trusted advisor?
Abigail Adams
Name everybody who could vote in America in the 1800s
White land owners over the age of 21
Did Thomas Jefferson want to make allies with the Europeans or Native Americans?
Native Americans
What were the years Lewis and Clark were on their expidition?
1804-1806
What was George Washington's view on government?
He believed in a republican form of government
What were the XYZ Affairs?
AN event where 3 French agents were involved. This started because the U.S would not repay its debt to the new French government, and they were demanding large amounts of money from the U.S
What is an indentured servant?
Indentured servants were men and women who signed a contract (also known as an indenture or a covenant) by which they agreed to work for a certain number of years
How was Thomas Jefferson different politically from the presidents before him?
First president from the democratic-republican party
What was the name of the group that explored the Louisiana Territory?
Corps of Discovery
Name 3 precedents George Washington set?
Two term limits as the president.
Giving an inaugural address and farewell to Congress and the nation
Not having the president be treated like a king
Attempting to stay neutral during wars when possible, and not get too close with other countries.(Although this did not stay, and we now have close ties with other countries, and this has proved important)
What form of government was John Adams? Or what did he believe in as a form of government?
He was a federalist
(Within 5 I will give it)
83%
What year did Thomas Jefferson buy the Louisiana Territory?
1803
Why was York really important?
Native Americans worshipped dark skin people, so he was helpful when meeting new tribes
What is the famous saying about George Washington that Henry Lee said after his death?
"First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen"
How many terms did John Adams serve as president?
1
What country owned Florida from 1763 to 1783?
Great Britain
Name two ways Thomas Jefferson affected "the rights of the people" during his presidency
Did not force his ideas onto Congress
Reduced the amount of time living in the U.S to become a citizen from 14 years to 5 years
Published a list of all federal officials so people could know who they are
How many horses did the group get when they traveled into the Louisiana Territory, and traded with the Shoshone
29