1. John Adams George Washington Thomas Jefferson
Our nation’s first 5 Presidents: Washington, Adams,
Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe
Key Topic:
Our first President:
is about…
So What? (What’s important to understand about this?)
Essential issues and events:
Our second President:
Our third President:
the issues and events that occurred during their times as President of the United States.
George Washington
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Essential issues and events:
Essential issues and events:
Whiskey Rebellion- angry grain farmers rebel against a tax, the federal government sends the army to stop it
British and French harassment of American ships, British impressment of American sailors
Marbury vs. Madison: Supreme Court case that created the power of “judicial review”.
XYZ Affair- Three French agents demand bribe money from the US before they can speak to the French government.
French Revolution- France has a revolution and asks the US to join their war against Britain
Louisiana Purchase: land deal between the U.S. and France that doubled the size of our country.
Development of the first two political parties: Federalists-Democratic Republicans
Alien and Sedition Acts-laws that many believed violated Freedom of Speech and Freedom of the Press
Lewis and Clark, Pike Expeditions- sent to explore the Louisiana Territory, brought back very valuable information.
Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions- written by Jefferson and Madison, declared Alien and Sedition Acts unconstitutional and introduced state’s rights
Farewell Address- warning about the evils of political parties and dangers of foreign alliances
Embargo Act of 1807: Law passed to hurt British trade but instead ended up ruining the American economy.

2. James Monroe James Madison
Our nation’s first 5 Presidents: Washington, Adams,
Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe
Key Topic:
Our fourth President:
is about…
So What? (What’s important to understand about this?)
Essential issues and events:
Our fifth President:
the issues and events that occurred during their times as President of the United States.
James Madison
James Monroe
Essential issues and events:
Battle of Tippicanoe: William Henry Harrison and the US Army attack the Shawnee, force heir leader Tecumseh to ally with the British.
Era of Good Feelings: Time period when Monroe became President-the economy was very good, patriotism was very high, internal improvements
War Hawks: Henry Clay, John C Calhoun, and Andrew Jackson-Congressmen that demanded war against the British.
Adams-Onis Treaty: Treaty between the U.S. and Spain, made Florida a U.S. territory.
Monroe Doctrine: warning to European nations that they would no longer be able to establish new colonies or regain old ones in the Western hemisphere.
War of 1812: War between the U.S. Great Britain, caused by British interference in trade and encouraging attacks by Native Americans.
The American System: plan by Henry Clay that called for internal improvements in transportation, more tariffs, and more national banks.
Important Events of the War of 1812: Star-Spangled Banner written by Francis Scott Key, Battle of New Orleans won by Andrew Jackson

3. Thomas Jefferson George Washington John Adams
Our nation’s first 5 Presidents: Washington, Adams,
Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe
Key Topic:
Our first President:
is about…
So What? (What’s important to understand about this?)
Essential issues and events:
Our second President:
Our third President:
Name: _____________________________________
Date: _______________ Period: _______
the issues and events that occurred during their times as President of the United States.
George Washington
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Essential issues and events:
Essential issues and events:

4. James Madison James Monroe
Our nation’s first 5 Presidents: Washington, Adams,
Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe
Key Topic:
Our fourth President:
is about…
So What? (What’s important to understand about this?)
Essential issues and events:
Our fifth President:
the issues and events that occurred during their times as President of the United States.
James Madison
James Monroe
Essential issues and events: