USI.7The First Five Presidents

Sarah DuncanSocial Studies Instructional Specialist

Portsmouth Public Schools

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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 PresidentsGeorge 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.

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John Adams• A Two-Party system emerge during his

administration.

• All of the first five Presidents were Virginians except John Adams.

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Thomas Jefferson• He bought Louisiana from France (Louisiana

Purchase, 1803)

• Lewis and Clark explored this new land west of the Mississippi River

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James Madison• The War of 1812 caused European

nations to gain respect for the United States.

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James Monroe• He introduced the

Monroe Doctrine warning European nations not to interfere in the Western Hemisphere.

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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.

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

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

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

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