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