7c first five presidents

USI.7 The First Five Presidents Sarah Duncan Social Studies Instructional Specialist Portsmouth Public Schools Template from BrainyBetty.com

Essential Knowledge
Congress and the first five Presidents made decisions establishing a strong government that helped the nation grow in size and power.

Essential Questions
What were the major national issues and events faced by the first five Presidents?

The First Five Presidents
George Washington
Federal Court System was established.
Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution of the United States.
Plans were initiated for development of the national capital in Washington, D.C.
Benjamin Banneker, and African American astronomer and surveyor, helped complete the design for the city.

George Washington http://www.historyplace.com/specials/portraits/presidents/index.html

John Adams
A Two-Party system emerge during his administration.
All of the first five Presidents were Virginians except John Adams.
http://www.historyplace.com/specials/calendar/docs-pix/john-adams.jpg

Thomas Jefferson
He bought Louisiana from France (Louisiana Purchase, 1803)
Lewis and Clark explored this new land west of the Mississippi River
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/lgifs/Louisianapurchase.GIF http://www.historyplace.com/specials /portraits/presidents/port-jefferson.jpg

Lewis and Clark http://www.kshs.org/exhibits/blc/graphics/lewis.jpg http://www.lucidcafe.com/library/95aug/clark.html

James Madison
The War of 1812 caused European nations to gain respect for the United States.
http://www.archives.gov/publications/prologue/2005/fall/images/weinstein-madison-m.jpg

James Monroe
He introduced the Monroe Doctrine warning European nations not to interfere in the Western Hemisphere.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/presidents/images/jm5.gif

The Monroe Doctrine http://www.authentichistory.com/images/1900s/cartoons/1900s_monroe_doctrine.html

What was NOT an accomplishment of President George Washington during his administration?
F. the federal court system was established
G. a two-party system developed
H. the Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution
J. plans were developed to build the national capital in Washington, D.C.
G

What was a feature of the administration of President John Adams?
A. France sold Louisiana to the U.S.
B. the Monroe Doctrine was written
C. the U.S. fought in the War of 1812
D. a two-party system developed
D

What was the reason for writing the Monroe Doctrine?
F. President Madison did not want European nations to interfere in the Western Hemisphere
G. President Jefferson wanted to increase the size of the United States
H. President Washington did not want a king to rule the United States
J. President Monroe did not want European nations to interfere in the Western Hemisphere
J

What was the relationship of Lewis and Clarke to the Louisiana Purchase?
A. President Adams wanted them to explore the land west of the Mississippi River
B. President Madison wanted them to explore the land west of the Mississippi so it could be given to England
C. President Jefferson wanted them to explore the land west of the Mississippi after he bought it from France
D. They formed the first political parties in the Louisiana Purchase
C

The British invaded New York, burned the White House and the Capitol in 1814 during the administration of President
F. Washington
G. Adams
H. Jefferson
J. Madison
J

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