U.S history - the first 5 presidents

First president of the U.S

George Washington

Second president of the U.S

John Adams (president)

Third president of the U.S

Thomas Jefferson

Fourth president of the U.S

James Madison

Fifth president of the U.S

James Monroe

Whiskey rebellion

Farmers revolted after being taxed hard. George Washington shut it down and showed the real first federal authority

What were the first political parties

Federalists, Anti Federalists

Who was the leader of the federalist party?

John Adams (party leader)

Who was the leader of the anti-federalist party?

Patrick Henry

Who were Lewis and Clark

They were explorers sent to explore the new land the U.S had purchased

What was impressment

It was when American sailors were forced to work in the british navy after being captured

Who wrote Star spangled banner and why?

Francis Scott Key, after he sat imprisoned on a ship during the battle of Fort McHenry

What is the embargo act of 1807

It was when the U.S closed its ports for british exports and restricted imports

What was the Era of Good feelings

It was a good time for America that reflected a sense of unity after the war of 1812

What was the Monroe Doctrine

It was when the president declared that colonization of the U.S would be seen as a act of aggression and that the U.S stopped getting involved with European affairs

What was the American system

The development of industry in the U.S as well as the federal government

What is the Erie Canal

A massive project were people made an artificial canal