First 5 Presidents Flashcards
only president to run unopposed and no political party
Washington
established a navy
Adams
made the unconstitutional Louisiana Purchase
Jefferson
Put down the Whiskey Rebellion
Washington
Set precedent for two terms
Washington
upset about being a four year president
Adams
Last Federalist
Adams
famous wife Dolley who saved the G. Washington painting from the White House
Madison
Had the best cabinet (a group of advisors)
Washington
Democratic Republican party
Jefferson
recognized a slavery crisis over land was looming
Monroe
hated being president. Not on his tombstone
Jefferson
“XYZ” affair - no bribes for France
Adams
he was not a natural born citizen
Hamilton
wanted a nation of small farms, no international trading and strict interpretation of the constitution
Jefferson
wanted a nation of manufacturing, international trade and less states rights
Hamilton
first to ask Congress to declare war
Madison
wouldn’t shake hands. It was beneath the office of president
Washington
period of peace and tranquility and the addition of canals
Monroe
era of good feelings
Monroe
war of 1812
Madison
These 2 presidents died on the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration
Adams and Jefferson
established a national bank
Hamilton