1. By: Bailey Gemberling Subject: American History Grade level: 9th
The First 8 Presidents
By: Bailey Gemberling
Subject: American History
Grade level: 9th
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2. George Washington
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
John Quincy Adams
James Monroe
Andrew Jackson
Martin Van Buren
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3. George Washington
Was the first president of the United States of America
Term was from
Vice President John Adams
He helped America gain independence from Great Britain
He was the Commander in Chief of the Continental army during the Revolutionary War
Henry Lee said "first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen“
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4. John Adams Second president of the United States of America
Term was
Vice president Thomas Jefferson
Was an American lawyer, author, statesman, and diplomat
Was a political theorist in the Age of Enlightenment who promoted republicanism and a strong central government.
First president to live in the White House
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5. Thomas Jefferson Third president of the United States of America
Term was from
Vice President Aaron Burr and George Clinton
Became the United States minister to France in 1785
Removed Native Americans from their land after the signing of the Louisiana purchase
He was known to have many slaves and after the death of his wife it was even said that he started a relationship with Sally Hemmings his wife's personal slave, even having children with her
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6. James Madison Fourth president of the United States of America
Term was from
Vice President was George Clinton and Elbridge Gerry
Known as “The father of the Constitution” because he was the on who drafted it
Worked closely with George Washington to develop the new federal government
He and Thomas Jefferson established the Republican party
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7. James Monroe Fifth president of the United States of America
Term was from
Vice president Daniel Tompkins
The last president who was a founding father
Bought Florida from Spain
The capital of Liberia is named Monrovia in his honor for supporting the original founding of the colonies that formed it
He created the Monroe Doctrine which he announced to all other countries which told them not to intervene with the newly free country
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8. John Quincy Adams Sixth president of the United States of America
Term was from
Vice president John C. Calhoun
Was the son of former president John Adams
He was very good at negotiation
Became a leading opponent of slave power which meant when a civil war broke out the president had the power to abolish slavery
Was very undercut and only got to serve one term because his enemies were controlling Congress
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9. Andrew Jackson Seventh president of the United States of America
Term was from
Vice president John C. Calhoun and Martin Van Buren
Had a personally rivalry with Henry Clay who he greatly disliked
Had to deal with the threat of Southern state seceding from the Union and threatened them with military force
Vetoed the renewal of the Second Bank of the United States
Supported his Vice president, Van Buren, to run for president and helped him as much as he could
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10. Martin Van Buren Eight president of the United States of America
Term was from
Vice president Richard Mentor Johnson
He was blamed for the Great depression of 1837 some newspapers even calling him “Martin Van Ruin”
He wanted the America to not annex Texas
With the slow increase in popularity of the Whig party, Buren was voted out of office when he ran again. He lost to a Whig candidate, William Henry Harrison
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12. Which president was known as the “Father of the Constitution”?
Thomas Jefferson
John Quincy Adams
James Madison
James Monroe

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James Madison was Known as the “Father of the Constitution” because he was one of the ones who drafted it
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15. Who was the first president to live in the White House?
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
George Washington
Andrew Jackson

16. John Adams was the first president to reside in the White House!
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John Adams was the first president to reside in the White House!
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18. Who was the sixth president?
Martin Van Buren
John Quincy Adams
James Madison
James Monroe

19. The sixth president was John Quincy Adams
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The sixth president was John Quincy Adams
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21. Which president was it that had a relationship with his slave after his wife died?
George Washington
Andrew Jackson
John Quincy Adams
Thomas Jefferson

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Thomas Jefferson was in a relationship with his slave Sally Hemmings after his wife died. He even had children with her!
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24. Great work you’ve completed the first eight presidents quiz
Great work you’ve completed the first eight presidents quiz! I hope now you’ve learned a bit more about our nations presidents! Please return to the title screen for the next person! Thank You!
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