U.S. History Flashcards

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First president of the U.S. under the Constitution

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George Washington

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What doubled the size of the U.S.?

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Louisiana Purchase

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The election of 1800, in which the electoral college had ended up in a tie, had to be decided by?

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The House of Representatives

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City known as the "Gateway to the West" where Lewis and Clark began and ended their journey

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St. Louis

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Primary river used by Lewis and Clark on their journey to the Pacific Ocean

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Missouri River

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Congress established a federal court system with the Judiciary Act of 1789.

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True

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Thomas Jefferson supported the farmers and people living in the countryside the most.

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True

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John Adams supported people living in the city, producing goods and trading.

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True

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Alexander Hamilton is best known for starting the first National Bank and being the first Secretary of the Treasury.

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True

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Napoleon sold the Louisiana Territory to

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Help pay for war efforts against the British