Key Figures in Early American Presidency

Flashcards covering key American Presidents and their contributions.

George Washington

Commander of the Continental Army, served two terms, discussed the evils of political parties in his Farewell Address.

John Adams

Federalist party member, served one term, first to live in the White House, passed Alien and Sedition Acts.

Thomas Jefferson

Served two terms, wrote the Declaration of Independence, authorized the Lewis and Clark expedition, made the Louisiana Purchase for $15 million.

James Madison

Served two terms, known as the Father of the Constitution, president during the War of 1812.

James Monroe

Served two terms, established the Monroe Doctrine, president during the Missouri Compromise.

John Quincy Adams

Served one term, advocated for infrastructure improvements and abolishment of slavery after his presidency.

Andrew Jackson

Served two terms, military general, known for creating the first US Bank and the Indian Removal Act (Trail of Tears).

Martin Van Buren

Served one term, presidency affected by the Panic of 1837.

William Henry Harrison

Whig president who served only one month before dying of pneumonia.

John Tyler

Whig president who annexed Texas and had no political party affiliation.

James Polk

Democrat president who served one term and was involved in the Mexican American War.

Zachary Taylor

Whig president who was a military hero during the Mexican American War and died in office.

Millard Fillmore

Whig president who signed the Compromise of 1850.

Franklin Pierce

Democrat president whose term was characterized by the Bloody Kansas conflict and the Kansas Nebraska Act of 1854.