U.S. Presidential History and Amendments

The video covers the 1796 U.S. presidential election, the first contested election between parties. George Washington retired, setting a two-term precedent. Key candidates were John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. The video discusses political events like the national bank controversy and treaties. The election process involved electors casting two votes, leading to Adams as president and Jefferson as vice president, prompting the 12th Amendment. The Federalists won the Senate, while Democratic-Republicans controlled the House. Adams faced challenges with a divided government.

What significant precedent did George Washington establish upon his retirement?

• Presidents should serve three terms.

• Presidents should serve only one term.

• Presidents should serve unlimited terms.

• Presidents should serve only two terms.

What was a major controversy during Washington's second term?

• The creation of the first national bank

• The Louisiana Purchase

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The drafting of the Constitution

Which treaty defined the border between the U.S. and Spanish Florida?

• The Treaty of Paris

• Jay's Treaty

• The Treaty of Ghent

• The Pinckney Treaty

How did the Democratic-Republicans portray the Federalists during the campaign?

• As isolationists

• As pro-French revolutionaries

• As pro-British elitists

• As neutral pacifists

What unusual outcome resulted from the 1796 election?

• The president and vice president were from the same party.

• The president and vice president were from opposing parties.

• The election was decided by the Supreme Court.

• The election was a unanimous decision.

What amendment was introduced to prevent the president and vice president from being from opposing parties?

• The 11th Amendment

• The 10th Amendment

• The 13th Amendment

• The 12th Amendment

Who became the second president of the United States?

• Aaron Burr

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• John Adams

Which party won the majority in the Senate after the 1796 election?

• The Federalists

• The Democratic-Republicans

• The Anti-Federalists

• The Whigs

Who maintained the position of Speaker of the House despite a Democratic-Republican majority?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Aaron Burr

• Jonathan Dayton

• John Adams

What challenge did John Adams face upon taking office?

• A lack of support from his own party

• A vice president from the opposing party

• An economic recession

• A war with Britain