first 5 presidents Flashcards
only president to run unopposed and no political party
Washington
Set precedent for two terms
Washington
“XYZ” affair - no bribes for France
Adams
Last Federalist
Adams
Put down the Whiskey Rebellion
Washington
established a navy
Adams
wouldn’t shake hands. It was beneath the office of president
Washington
Had the best cabinet (a group of advisors)
Washington
wanted a nation of small farms, no international trading and strict interpretation of the constitution
Jefferson
upset about being a four year president
Adams
made the unconstitutional Louisiana Purchase
Jefferson
Democratic Republican party
Jefferson
hated being president. Not on his tombstone
Jefferson
he and Adams died on the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration
Jefferson
he and Adams died on the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration
Madison