5 presidents Flashcards
Washington
Wouldn’t shake hands. It was beneath the office of president.
Washington
Put down the whiskey rebellion.
Washington
Set precedent for two terms.
Washington
Only president to run unopposed and no political party.
Washington
Had the best cabinet (a group of advisors).
Adams
Established a navy.
Adams
“XYZ” affair - no bribes for France.
Adams
Upset about being a four year president.
Adams
Last federalist.
Jefferson
Wanted a nation of small farms, no international trading and strict interpretation of the constitution.
Jefferson
Made the unconstitutional Louisiana Purchase.
Jefferson
Democratic Republican party.
Jefferson
Hated being president. Not on his tombstone.
Jefferson
He and Adams died on the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration.
Madison
First to ask Congress to declare war.
Madison
War of 1812.
Madison
Famous wife Dolley who saved the G. Washington painting from the White House.
Monroe
Era of good feelings.
Monroe
Period of peace and tranquility and the addition of canals.
Monroe
Recognized a slavery crisis over land was looming.
Hamilton
Established a national bank.
Hamilton
Couldn’t be president because he was not a natural born citizen.
Hamilton
Wanted a nation of manufacturing, international trade and less states rights.
