The First Five Presidents Flashcards
test march 21
Where was George Washingtion from?
Virginia
Where was John Adams from?
Massachusetts
Where was Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and James Monroe from?
All from Virginia
Which president was unanimously elected?
George Washington
Where did George Washington live during his presidency, as the White House was not yet built?
Philadelphia
George Washington helped establish the Federal Court System. True or False?
True
The capital city would not be a part of an existing state, but instead would be a federal district. True or False?
True
Who designed the New Capital?
L’Enfant
Who helped map out the New Capital?
Benjamin Banneker
Washington refused the 2nd term and retired to Mount Vernon in 1796. True or false?
False. He refused the 3rd term
Who was George Washington’s Vice President?
John Adams
Who was the first president to live in the White House?
John Adams
John Adams were federalist. True or False?
True
What did the Alien act do?
Allowed the President to kick out any foreigner thought to be dangerous to the country.
What did the Sedition Act do?
Allowed the gov to fine or jail people who criticized the government.
What did the Alien and Sedition act go against? (Which amendment?)
1st Amendment
LA bought land from VA for $15 million. True or False?
False. Bought land from France
What does Thomas Jefferson being a democratic-Republican mean?
He believed in a limited or small, national gov.
Thomas Jefferson wanted to reduce the size and budget of the Federal gov and give power back to the slaves. True or False
False. Back to the states
Sent Meriwether Lewis and william Clark to explore the new land. True or false?
True
Lewis and William were helped by who?
Sacagawea- a 16 year old Lemhi Shoshone woman who served as their guide.
Who is the father of the bill of rights?
James Madison
James Madison was a Democratic-Republican. True or False?
True
What was The War of 1812 about?
British navy ships were stopping american merchant ships and forcing some of the sailors to join their navy. This is called impressment. Several American Indian tribes were mad that Americans were moving in their area. Congress voted to declare war in June 1812. The American army defeated the American Indians. England beat France in 1814 and could focus more military power in America.
Who developed the Monroe Doctrine?
James Monroe
James Monroe told European countries to stop interfering in the Western hemisphere. True or False?
True
The U.S gained control of New York during his presidency. True or false?
False. Florida
