Early Presidents of the United States

Who did President Jefferson send to explore the Louisiana Territory?

(a)  

Which best represents why some Americans did not support Jefferson's Louisiana Purchase?

• They did not think Jefferson had the constitutional right to buy the land.

• They did not want to displace indigenous people.

• They did not want the United States to increase in size.

Most of the early presidents tried their best to not pick a side and maintain____________ in the ongoing war between Britain and France.

• impressment

• neutrality

• allies

• foreign affairs

Washington established a (a)   , which is a group of people who helped give him advice.

_______________ was the leader of the Federalists, while _________________ was the leader of the Republicans.

• Jefferson, Hamilton

• Hamilton, Jefferson

• Washington, Jefferson

• Jefferson, Washington

Which president lost his second election due to his decision not to go to war with France?

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

A statement from the United States that warned European Nations to not interfere with the Americas was known as the __________________.

• Embargo Act

• XYZ Affair

• Monroe Doctrine

• Alien Act

Order the following presidents by their term.

• James Monroe

• George Washington

• James Madison

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

Which two former presidents did President Monroe ask for advice on what the U.S, should do to support the new independent Latin American nations? (Select 2 answers)

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

Which of the following is NOT a warning/piece of advice that Washington gave to the people of the United States in his farewell address?

• Stay united

• Avoid political parties

• Avoid alliances with other countries

• Focus on manufacturing and commerce