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George Washington
A Worthy Successor
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Thomas Jefferson
Heroes of the Wild and We Will Not Fall
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When and where was George Washington born?

George Washington was born in 1732 in Virginia

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What is civic virtue?

Doing things for the common good

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What is the U.S. Census

official count of the population

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How many terms did Thomas Jefferson serve?

2

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What does GPS stand for?

Global Positioning System

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How old was George Washington when he started his own surveying business?

He was only 17 when he began his own surveying business

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Did John Adams believe in civic virtue?

Yes

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Is a payroll record a primary or secondary source?

Primary Source

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Which party did Jefferson support?

The Democratic-Republican party

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Which country did the United States fight in the War of 1812?

Great Britain

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Who wrote the famous saying about George Washington: “First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen."

Henry Lee

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What is the U.S.S. Constitution?

The U.S.S. Constitution was one of six naval ships built to protect American shipping

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Who had control of Florida throughout 1763–1783?

It was considered as Britain's Territory
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Who was Thomas Jefferson's vice president?

Aaron Burr

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Where was the last battle associated with War of 1812 fought?

New Orleans

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When bickering among the states was weakening the nation's position in the world after the revolutionary war, George Washington wrote a quote: 

We are one nation today, and 13 tomorrow. Who will treat with us on such terms?
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How did the French respond when the United States refused to repay debts owed to France?

France began to seize American ships and cargo.

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Which 4 groups of people have fought for the benefit of Florida?

Native Americans, British, Spanish, and Americans have all fought to control and benefit from Florida

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Who did Thomas Jefferson tie with in the Electoral College?

Aaron Burr

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Over what main issue was the War of 1812 fought?

Trade Rights

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After the Philadelphia Convention, Washington again retired to Mount _______

Vernon

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What was the goal of the Alien and Sedition Acts?

To limit criticisms of the government

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Between what years did the First Seminole War occur in?

1817–1818

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What is the Spirit of ’76?

The reason why they fought for their independence

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What were 2 things that Jefferson told the Corps of Discovery made sure they do? (There are 4)

Their mission from President Jefferson was to:

  • map a new route to the Pacific Ocean
  • collect specimens for study
  • meet and give gifts to the Native Americans
  • take notes on activity during the journey