Show:
Washington
Adams
Jefferson
Mix
Mix
100
Actions or decisions that may serve as examples or reasons for later actions or decisions
What is precedents?
100

The Second President

Who is John Adams

100
When Napoleon quickly needed money for his wars and empire building, he offered to sell this large section of land to the United States for a bargain. Its purchase would double the size of the nation
What is Louisiana Purchase
100

A tax on a imported good

What is a Tariff 

100
This President bought the Louisiana Purchase for $15 million (about 3 cents an acre), doubling the size of the U.S.
What is Thomas Jefferson
200

 The first Secretary of the Treasury

Alexander Hamilton 

200
Three French agents took American representatives aside to tell them they could speak with the French Minister for a price. The Americans refused to be bribed and cancelled their treaties with the French.
What is XYZ Affair?
200
Two able men were hired to explore, map, and document the newly acquired Louisiana Territory. Sacagawea and York accompanied them on their journey to the Pacific Ocean.
What is Lewis and Clark
200
Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr tied with 73 electoral votes each. John Adams came in third. It took the House 36 ballots to elect Jefferson President, thanks to Alexander Hamilton.
What is Election of 1800
200

He established many precedents as president, such as appointing experts to advise him.

Who is George Washington

300

What rebellion during Washington's presidency demonstrated the federal government's ability to enforce laws

What is Whiskey Rebellion

300
This law outlawed saying or writing anything false or harmful about the government in order to clamp down on freedom of speech and press.
What is Sedition Act
300

The First Secretary of State

Who is Thomas Jefferson

300
This court case resulted in establishing judicial review. The Supreme Court has the final say in interpreting the Constitution.
What is Marbury v. Madison
300

 During which event did Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson frequently clash over the role of the federal government?

The National Bank

400
In his final speech to the nation, he warned that political disagreements/parties and permanent alliances with other countries would weaken the nation.
What is Washington's Farewell Address
400
These resolutions stated that a state could nullify a federal law within the state or could place itself between the federal government and its citizens.
What is Virginia/Kentucky Resolutions
400
Instead of going to war, this act was passed. American ships were no longer allowed to sail for foreign ports, and we closed ports to British ships. It was more harmful to us than to the British and French.
What is Embargo Act
400


 A group of department heads who serve as the president’s chief advisers.

What is the Cabinet

400

The Big City that was in the Louisiana Territory

What is New Orleans 

500

 The treaty resolved lingering issues between the U.S. and Great Britain during Washington's presidency

Jay's Treaty

500
This group favored a limited national government (fearing tyranny), a strict interpretation of the Constitution, economy based on farming, and followers were farmers and workers (tradespeople).
What is Democratic Republican Party
500

The Ruler and Country Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory from. 

Who is Napoleon and France

500
During the French/British War, Washington declared that the U.S. would not side with one country or the other in 1793.
What is Neutrality Proclamation
500
This group favored a strong national government (fearing mob rule), a loose interpretation of the Constitution (pro national bank), economy based on manufacturing and shipping (elitist followers).
What is Federalist Party