Early Presidents

Vocab:

What word means "an example set for others to follow?"

• president

• precedent

• politics

• perseverance

Which President defending British Soldiers after the Boston Massacre?

• Washington

• Adams

• Jefferson

Which of the following were EFFECTS of the War of 1812?

• Native American resistance in the Northwest Territories is weakened.

• The death of Tecumseh destroyed the Native American alliance.

• National Pride surged

• Federalist party ceases to be a political power.

This battle is considered the “greatest American land victory” during the War of 1812. It also happened 2 weeks after the war technically ended.

• Battle of Fort McHenry (Baltimore)

• Battle of Lake Erie

• Battle of New Orleans

• Battle of the Thames

What did agents XYZ want? 

• World Peace
• Energy Independence
• A Bribe
• A Minimum Wage

What incident led to the XYZ Affair with France?

• the French Revolution

• the Battle of Yorktown

• the seizure of American boats by the French

• the rivalry between France and England

Which President was responsible for the Louisiana Purchase?

• Washington

• Adams

• Jefferson

What impact did the Louisiana Purchase have on the United States?

• It decreased international tensions.

• It doubled the size of the nation's territory.

• It gave the United States control of all of North America.

• It created an alliance between the United States and France.

Which President helped to create a Two-party system by representing the Federalist Party?

• Washington

• Adams

• Jefferson

As a part of this president's foreign policy plan, they chose isolationism while simultaneously declaring that no European nations could interfere in the political affairs of countries in North and South America.

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• James Monroe