U.S. Presidents Quiz

In what year was George Washington elected president?

• 1789

• 1792

• 1800

• 1776

What important role did George Washington play during the American Revolution?

• He was a diplomat to France.

• He was the leader of the Continental Army.

• He wrote the Declaration of Independence.

• He was the first Secretary of State.

What laws did John Adams pass to protect the United States?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Alien and Sedition Acts

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Monroe Doctrine

What was Thomas Jefferson's goal in purchasing the port of New Orleans?

• To expand the U.S. Navy

• To ensure American farmers could use the Mississippi River

• To establish a new capital city

• To build a military base

Who was the second president of the United States?

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• John Adams

• James Monroe

What was one of the main reasons Thomas Jefferson wanted to buy the port of New Orleans?

• To increase trade with Europe

• To control the Gulf of Mexico

• To help American farmers ship their food

• To establish a naval base

What was the Louisiana Purchase?

• A treaty with Great Britain

• A land deal with France

• A trade agreement with Spain

• A military alliance with Canada

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

• $10 million

• $15 million

• $20 million

• $25 million

What was a major cause of the War of 1812?

• Disputes over the Louisiana Purchase

• British interference with American ships

• Conflicts with Native American tribes

• French attacks on American ports

What was the Monroe Doctrine?

• A trade agreement with Europe

• A policy to keep Europe out of the Americas

• A military alliance with Canada

• A treaty with Native American tribes