The First 8 Presidents

Which war in the 1800's plunged Europe into war.

• French and Indian War

• French Revolution

• The War of 1812

• American Revolutionary war

Why were Americans divided in their loyalties to France and Britain?

• The still wanted to be British.

• They were thankful Britain gave them their rights.

• France had helped America during the American Revolution.

• France had betrayed America before.

What was another major problem under John Adams' administration?

• French ships capturing American merchant vessels.

• Native Americans taking land in the Western U.S..

• The U. S. Navy did not have enough ships.

• The U. S. had no Constitution.

True or False: Under the Jefferson administration, Barbary pirates were a big problem.​ (a)  

• True
• False

True or False: If you were born prior to 1776, the British claimed that you ​ (a)   owed their service to the crown.

• True
• False

Match the following administrations with their problems:

• French Revolution; France attacking ships.

• James Madison

• British stealing sailors; providing weapons to Native Americans.

• John Adams

• Many problems with foreign policy.

• Thomas Jefferson

• Had to pay tributes to Barbary Pirates.

• Adams, Jefferson and Madison

Under what conditions did the Turkish ruler of Tripoli release American sailors?

• That the U.S stopped shipping in the Mediterranean Sea.

• That the U.S. increase its tribute.

• That the U.S. side with France.

• That the U.S. give land to the Brabary Pirates,

To which political party did George Washington belong?

• The Democratic Party

• The Federalist Party

• The Democratic-Republican Party

• He had no political party.

John Adams believed in a strong central federal government and was a/an _____________________.

• instigator

• federalist

• anti-federalist

• Democrat

James Madison, along with Thomas Jefferson founded the ______________ ___________ Party.

• Libertarian

• Independent

• Democratic-Republican

• Republican