Early US Presidents and Key Events

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Who was the first President of the United States?

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George Washington

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Who was the first Vice President of the United States?

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John Adams

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What was one of Thomas Jefferson's goals as President?

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To expand the US territory

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What did Thomas Jefferson originally want to buy in the Louisiana Purchase?

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New Orleans and its surroundings

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From which country did the United States purchase the Louisiana Territory?

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France

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Who did Thomas Jefferson send to negotiate the Louisiana Purchase?

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James Monroe and Robert Livingston

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How much did the United States pay for the Louisiana Territory?

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$15 million

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What were the three goals of Lewis and Clark's expedition?

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Map the territory, establish trade, and find a water route to the Pacific

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Who was Sacajawea?

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A Native American guide and interpreter for Lewis and Clark

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What were the causes of the War of 1812?

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Trade restrictions, impressment of sailors, and British support of Native American attacks