First 5 Presidents

Name first 5 presidents in order

1. George Washington
2. John Adams
3. Thomas Jefferson
4. James Madison
5. James Monroe

Which one of the first 5 presidents was NOT from Virginia?

John Adams

George Washington (1789-1797) Key Facts

1. Under him a Federal Court System was established
2. The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution
3. Plans were created to make D.C. the national capitol

Who was Benjamin Banneker?

an African American architect and astronomer, helped design the city

Which president worked with Benjamin Banneker?

George Washington

John Adams (1797-1801)

A two-party political system emerged during his administration (Presidency)

Thomas Jefferson (1801-1809) Key Facts

1. Bought Louisiana from Napoleon Bonaparte of France (Called the Louisiana Purchase). This doubled the size of the United States.
2. Sent Lewis and Clark to explore the new land west of the Mississippi River.

James Madison (1809-1817) Key Facts

1. The War of 1812 was fought between the U.S. and Britain because Britain tried to stop the U.S. from trading and expanding. The U.S. won the war.
2. The War of 1812 caused European nations to gain respect for the U.S.

James Monroe (1817-1825) Key Facts

1. Wrote the Monroe Doctrine, which warned European countries to stay out of the Western Hemisphere.

Who was president when the Louisiana Purchase was made?

Thomas Jefferson

Who was president when European nations were told not to interfere in the Western Hemisphere?

James Monroe

Who was president when the Bill of Rights were added to the Constitution?

George Washington

Who was president when a two party system emerged?

John Adams

Who was president during the War of 1812?

James Madison

What is the Monroe Doctrine?

Warned European nations not to interfere in the Western Hemisphere

What were the two ways that the US was able to add different territories?

Bought or won the land

Who made decisions that established a strong government that helped the US grow in size and power?

Congress and the first 5 presidents

Why was George Washington selected as the first president?

He was already Commander of the Continental Army and was not tainted by politics.

What did the Louisiana Purchase do for the US?

Doubled the size of the US

Who was the Lousisiana Purchase bought from?

France

Who did Thomas Jefferson send to explore and document the land west of the Mississippi River?

Lewis and Clarke

Who did the US declare war on during James Madison's presidency?

England