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Who were the first five presidents?
George Washington
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
James Monroe
What were accomplishments of George Washington during his presidency?
federal court systems established
political parties grew
Bill of Rights added to U.S. Constitution
Plans initiated for national Capital in D.C.
What were accomplishments of John Adams during his presidency?
A two-party system emerged
What were accomplishments of Thomas Jefferson during his presidency?
Bought Louisiana Territory from France
Lewis and Clark explored Louisiana
What were accomplishments of James Madison during his presidency?
War of 1812 caused Europe to gain respect for U.S.
What were accomplishments of James Monroe during his presidency?
Wrote the Monroe Doctrine to warn Europe against interfering in the Western Hemisphere
For how much $ did Jefferson buy Louisiana from Napolean?
$15 million
3¢ per acre
Who did Lewis and Clark meet on their expedition and which tribe was she from?
Sacagawea- Shoshone
Who was president during the war of 1812?
James Madison
Which political party was based on Hamilton's beliefs?
Federalist
The Federalist party was based on the beliefs of who?
Alexander Hamilton
Which party was based on the beliefs of Jefferson?
Democratic Republican
The Democratic Republican party was based on the beliefs of who?
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson believed that the creation of a national bank was ___.
unconstitutional
Who supported the creation of a national bank?
Hamilton
Small groups within political parties that work for personal gain rather than for the public good are called ___.
factions
Americans distrusted political parties because self-serving ___ often developed.
factions
As Hamilton and Jefferson each organized their supporters, ___ developed.
political parties
Did tensions increase or decrease after the election of 1796 and why?
increase
because president and vice president were from different parties
Jefferson believed in a ___ interpretation of the constitution.
strict
Jefferson wanted a ___ national government.
weak
Hamilton believed in a ___ interpretation of the Constitution.
loose
Hamilton wanted a ___ national government.
strong
Which party wanted more industrialism?
Federalist
Which party wanted more agriculture?
Democratic Republican
Why did Jefferson want to buy Louisiana in the first place?
Because he wanted the New Orleans Port.
Which party is pro-British?
Federalist
Which party is pro-French?
Democratic Republican
Who had an optimistic view of human nature?
Jefferson
Who's view of human nature was pessimistic?
Hamilton's
What does the Cabinet do?
Advise the president
What is a tariff?
a strict tax on imported goods
What is sedition?
stirring up rebellion against the government
Which amendment has freedom of religion, speech, the press, and assembly?
first
The right to bear arms is in which amendment?
second
Which amendment limits the quartering of soldiers?
third
The ___ amendment limits searches and seizures.
fourth
Excessive bail or cruel and unusual punishment are prohibited by which amendment?
eighth
Rights of persons accused of a crime are listed in the ___ amendment/
fifth
The right to a speedy trial is ensured by which amendment?
sixth
The ___ amendment grants jury trial in civil cases.
seventh
Citizens are entitled to rights not listed in the constitution in which amendment?
ninth
Which amendment lists powers reserved for the states or people?
tenth
1801-1861 was a period of ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ .
vast territorial expansion and settlement
All of the first 5 presidents were Virginians with the exception of ___ ___.
John Adams
Who was an African american astronomer and surveyor that helped complete the design for Washington D.C.?
Benjamin Banneker