Washington
GW served this many term as president
2
Adams served for this many terms as president
1
In 1803, President Thomas Jefferson bought this huge territory from France, nearly doubling the size of the United States
Louisiana Purchase
A tradition or example set by an earlier president that later presidents may follow is known as this.
precedent
This 1795 treaty between the United States and Spain gave Americans the right to use the Mississippi River and the port of New Orleans for trade
Pinckney’s Treaty
This man was George Washington’s vice president
John Adams
Adams was a member of this political party
Federalist
Jefferson was a member of this political party
Democratic-Republican
Nonexistent water route across North America
Northwest Passage
This amendment changed the way the president and vice president are elected, requiring them to be chosen separately after problems in the election of 1800
12th Amendment
In 1794, President George Washington showed that the new federal government had the power to enforce its laws when he sent troops to stop this protest against a tax on a certain beverage
Whiskey Rebellion
During the Adams administration, American and French ships fought in this conflict
Quasi War
This successful slave revolt in the French colony of Saint-Domingue led to the creation of the independent nation of Haiti in 1804
Haitian Revolution
This practice of the British navy targeted American sailors and helped cause the War of 1812
Impressment
This Shoshone woman helped Lewis and Clark communicate with Native American groups and served as a guide during their expedition across the West
Sacagawea
George Washington decided to keep the US out of war with France and Britain with this Proclamation.
The Proclamation of Neutrality
During the Adams administration, he signed laws that gave him greater authority to deport immigrants and protected him from criticism
Alien Act, Sedition Act
This river is Louisiana's western border
Sabine River
Negotiations between governments
Diplomacy
The Louisiana Purchase had these two major effects: it greatly increased the nation’s land and economic opportunities while also raising questions about how the new territory would be governed and whether slavery would expand.
economic and political effects of the Louisiana Purchase
Hamilton and Jefferson held these positions in Washington's cabinet
Sec. of Treasury and State
This event happened when French agents demanded a bribe from American diplomats, causing anger in the United States and worsening tensions between the two countries
XYZ Affair
Jefferson believed the United States should be a nation of independent farmers and was concerned about too much power being held by this part of the economy
banking/finance
This power allows the Supreme Court to decide whether a law or government action follows the Constitution
Judicial Review
The most famous battle of the War of 1812 occurred after the War of 1812 was over
*Close to home!
The Battle of New Orleans