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1st Five Presidents
Major accomplishments of the first five presidents of the United States USI.7c
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What was established during the presidency of George Washington? | the federal court system |
| What guarantee of our individual rights was added to the Constitution during the presidency of George Washington? | The Bill of Rights |
| Plans were developed and construction began of what national capital during the presidency of George Washington? | Washington, D.C. |
| What African American astronomer and surveyor helped complete the design for the national capital? | Benjamin Banneker |
| What emerged during the presidency of John Adams? | the two-party system of government |
| What land purchase was made during the presidency of Thomas Jefferson | the Louisiana Territory |
| Who explored land west of the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean during the presidency of Thomas Jefferson? | Lewis and Clark |
| What conflict caused European nations to gain respect for the United States during the presidency of James Madison? | the War of 1812 |
| What foreign policy statement was issued through a president's warning to European nations not to interfere in the Western Hemisphere? | the Monroe Doctrine |
| Who was the first U.S. President? | George Washington |
| Who was the second U.S. President? | John Adams |
| Who was the third U.S. President? | Thomas Jefferson |
| Who was the fourth U.S. President? | James Madison |
| Who was the fifth U.S. President? | James Monroe |
| Which one of the first five presidents of the United States was not from Virginia? | John Adams |