President #1

Washington began the tradition of

Set forth the tradition of the US government staying out of conflicts between other countries

Warned against "entangling alliances" and "factions" (political parties)

President #2

One reason that Adams served only one term as president

The first peaceful transfer of power from one ruling group to another was called

President #3

Jefferson was a

President #4

Doubled American territory in 1803

Party of Hamilton, Adams

Party of Jefferson

Proved that the Constitution would work

Gives Congress "wiggle room"

Response to Sedition Act, set precedent for nullification in the 1830s

Expedition sent to explore the Louisiana Purchase

Caused by impressment, British seizure of American ships, and British interference in American trade with Europe

Impact of War of 1812

Father of the Constitution

Ended the War of 1812

President #5

Time period after Monroe was elected, sense of unity

1789-1801

The Monroe Doctrine

President #6

Assisted with writing the Monroe Doctrine

President #7

"All white men are created equal"

When elected officials reward supporters with jobs

Led to the Trail of Tears

Tariff of Abominations

Saved the day by suggesting solution for Nullification Crisis

Clay's plan to tax imports, build roads and canals, and establish a Bank of the United States