Presidents
Who was the first president to be elected unanimously?
George Washington
What river was not apart of the Louisiana Purchase?
Ohio River
Who was the first common man to become President?
Andrew Jackson
In the debate leading up to the War of 1812, who were the War Hawks?
young political leaders from the West and South who wanted to take new lands
Who was Benjamin Banneker?
He was the son of a former slave.
What is one precedent George Washington did during his precedency?
2. He did not act as if he was royalty
3. Promoted dignity in the office
4. Did not serve more than two terms
The Supreme Court can declare laws unconstitutionally
This Presidents wife saved national treasures during the burning of the White House in the war of 1812
Dolley Madison
Which group supported declaring war against England in 1812?
young leaders from the West and South known as War Hawks
What kind of papers did Benjamin Banneker publish?
He published scientific papers on many subjects. Astronomy, Mathematics + Surveying
Who was president during the war of 1812?
James Madison
What happened during the Monroe Doctrine or what was the Monroe Doctrine?
The Monroe Doctrine was a warning to the European governments to not form new colonies in the Western Hemisphere or Americas.
What changes happened in 1800-1821 for the U.S territories?
1. Florida was bought by James Monroe Presidency
2. 24 states are now in the U.S
3. Double the size
4. Midwest and South was added for States
What is one reason why America made the decision to go into the war in 1812?
1. War Hawks said they could march into Canada to take their territory
2. Southerners and Westeners wanted to take more land.
3. England was still in the piers near the Appalachian Tribes
4. British sailors kidnapped American Sailors to work for them
What did Benjamin Banneker helped the nation capitol with?
He helped survey the nation's capitol
Which President to put the capital on Potomac River between Maryland and Virginia?
In the Louisiana Purchase, which states were not apart of that territory at the time?
New York, Massachusetts, Vermont
Why did many Americans object to the Alien and Sedition Acts during the time of Thomas Jefferson?
1. The acts violated a basic civil right that was guaranteed by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
2. freedom of the press
What song was created during the War of 1812?
Writing of "The Star-Spangled Banner" by Francis Scott Key
Who is Lewis and Clark?
1. leaders of the expedition to explore the Louisiana Territory
What was one huge event John Adam's did during his Presidency?
1. He kept the United States out of the war between France and England in the late 1700's
Why was the nation’s new capital built on the Potomac River between Maryland and Virginia?
George Washington chose the site because it was in a central location.
Which was a result of the War of 1812?
1. The British realized that the United States would remain an independent nation.
2. Americans gained a renewed sense of pride in their country.
3. Americans gave up any hope of annexing Canada.
What houses were burned during the War of 1812?
burning of the Capitol and White House by the British
Who established the Judicial Review in the Supreme Court?
John Marshall