Presidents

Question 1

Who was UNANIMOUSLY elected as the first President of the U.S. ?

Answer 1

George Washington

Question 2

During Washington’s time in office, he and Hamilton established:

Answer 2

The National Bank

Question 3

Alexander Hamilton had a famous duel with his political rival

Answer 3

Aaron Burr

Question 4

When Britain and France went to war, Washington issued a Proclamation of NEUTRALITY, which:

Answer 4

Kept America from fighting in the war

Question 5

All of the following were achieved during Washington’s Presidency EXCEPT

Answer 5

Creating the first Public Schools

Question 6

George Washington’s Farewell Address

Answer 6

Warned against the division caused by political parties

Question 7

Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton were both part of Washington’s group of advisors. They were part of his:

Answer 7

Cabinet

Question 8

Something that becomes a tradition or example…

Answer 8

Precedent

Question 9

George Washington set many PRECEDENTS including…

Answer 9

Serving only 2 terms in office, establishing a cabinet, and using the title “Mr. President.”

Question 10

The XYZ Affair

Answer 10

Angered John Adams and the American people

Question 11

Which of the following actions allowed the government to imprison and/or deport suspicious U.S. residents?

Answer 11

Alien and Sedition Acts

Question 12

True or False: The Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions claimed that the Alien and Sedition Acts violiated the Constitution.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

The VA & KY Resolutions said that states could NULLIFY federal laws seen as unconstitutional. NULLIFY means…

Answer 13

To legally overturn something

Question 14

True or False: The Alien & Sedition Acts and VA/KY Resolutions gave Adams a strong chance to be reelected for a 2nd term as President

Answer 14

False

Question 15

All of the following are TRUE about the Election of 1800 EXCEPT

Answer 15

Adams was caught cheating

Question 16

The Election of 1800…

Answer 16

Elected Thomas Jefferson as President

Question 17

What nation did the United States purchase the Louisiana Territory from?

Answer 17

France

Question 18

The United States paid $100 million for the Louisiana Territory

Answer 18

False

Question 18

True or False: The United States paid $100 million for the Louisiana Territory

Answer 18

False

Question 19

Who did Jefferson hire to explore the Louisiana Territory?

Answer 19

Lewis and Clark

Question 20

WHY were these men chosen to lead the expedition?

Answer 20

Both had military experience and were well trained to lead

Question 21

This expedition may not have been successful without the assistance of ____________

Answer 21

Sacagewea

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT true of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

Answer 22

They discovered a waterway to the Pacific

Question 23

Thomas Jefferson saw his presidency as a failure and hated the end of his time in office

Answer 23

True

Question 24

James Madison's most important accomplishments as President included all of the following EXCEPT...

Answer 24

Creating the first National Bank