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First 5 Presidents
Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Madison & Monroe
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What does George Washington mean when he says we should "avoid foreign entanglements?" | We shouldn't get involved with alliances with other countries |
| What was a DOMESTIC POLICY decision that George Washington had to make? | He had to put down the Whiskey Rebellion |
| What was a FOREIGN POLICY decision that George Washington had to make? | He made the proclamation of NEUTRALITY to stay out of the war between England and France |
| Why did George Washington not want to die in office? | He didn't want to be seen as a king |
| John Adams was the Found Father president who never owned what? | Slaves |
| Why did John Adams only serve one presidential term? | He was unpopular due to the Alien and Sedition Acts |
| The Sedition Act criminalized any negative speech about the president or government. This violates which amendment? | The First Amendment: Freedom of Speech/Press |
| John Adams made it harder to become a citizen under the Alien Act because which country was mad at us for not forming an alliance with them? | France |
| Thomas Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory from France, effectively _____________ the size of the United States. | Doubling |
| Jefferson valued education, friendship with other countries and the Bill of Rights. He also _______________ his own children. | Enslaved |
| Lewis and Clark were hired by Jefferson to explore which newly purchased territory? | Louisiana |
| James Madison was president during which war? | The War of 1812 |
| The War of 1812 is called "The Second War for Independence." Why? | Because Britain tried to fight and take over us again |
| What does "impressment" mean? | Kidnapping US sailors and forcing them into the British Navy |
| What does the "Era of Good Feelings" mean? | The US political parties weren't mad at each other |
| What is the main purpose of the Monroe Doctrine? | To prevent European countries from coming back to Latin America |
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