2. The New Government begins John Adams’ Presidency Thomas Jefferson’s Presidency Westward Expansion War of 1812 100 200 300 400 500

3. And the Answer is… Alexander Hamilton

4. Go back to main page! National Bank

5. And the Answer is… What political party did Thomas Jefferson start?

6. Go back to main page! The Republican (Anti- Federalist) Party

7. And the Answer is… Who started the popular television show American Idol?

8. Go back to main page! SIMON COWELL

9. And the Answer is… The constitution said little about how the executive branch should be organized. It was clear, however, that the President needed people to help him carry out his duties. When the first congress met in 1789, it created five executive departments who were also known as members of the President’s ________.

10. Go back to main page! Cabinet

11. And the Answer is… If a rooster lays an egg in the water, will the egg float or sink?

12. Go back to main page! Neither rooster’s do not Lay eggs!

13. And the Answer is… When Americans were asked to pay France a bribe during the XYZ affair in order to speak to the French Foreign Minister the Americans responded by saying…..

14. Go back to main page! “NOT A SIXTH PENCE!”

15. And the Answer is… How many National Championships have the Yankees won?

16. Go back to main page!

17. And the Answer is… Who was the French Foreign Minister to Napoleon?

18. Go back to main page! Charles De Talleyrand

19. And the Answer is… Under a certain law passed during Adams’ presidency citizens could be fined or jailed If they criticized the government. This law was known as the ______

20. Go back to main page! The Sedition Act

21. And the Answer is… Can you find a five letter word, which, when typed in upper case, reads the same upside down ?

22. Go back to main page! SWIMS

23. And the Answer is… Who is this familiar face?

24. Go back to main page! Thomas Jefferson

25. And the Answer is… Tax meant to protect a country’s industries from Foreign competition?

26. Go back to main page! Protective Tariff

27. And the Answer is… The British did more than take American ships. The British Navy also kidnapped American sailors and forced them to serve on British ships. This practice was known as _______.

28. Go back to main page! Impressment

29. And the Answer is… Name all of the Avenger!

30. Go back to main page! Hawkeye Iron Man Hulk Captain America Thor Black Widow

31. And the Answer is… What does Blauvelt mean in Dutch?

32. Go back to main page! Blue Fields

33. And the Answer is… How did America acquire the territory shaded in green?

34. Go back to main page! The Louisiana Purchase

35. And the Answer is… Who is a famous Pop Icon from Canada?

36. Go back to main page! Justin Beiber

37. And the Answer is… What is the farthest point west that Lewis and Clark reached?

38. Go back to main page! The Oregon Territory

39. And the Answer is… Who was the famous Indian who in 1809 said that all Indians must unite toward “claiming a common right in the land”?

40. Go back to main page! Tecumseh

41. And the Answer is… What fort did the Americans protect outside of Baltimore during the War of 1812?

42. Go back to main page! Fort McHenry

43. And the Answer is… Define Manifest Destiny

44. Go back to main page! The belief that the United States should expand to the Pacific Ocean

45. And the Answer is… What professional hockey team plays At the Prudential Center in Newark?

46. Go back to main page! The New Jersey Devils

47. And the Answer is… Who led the Americans to success during the battle of New Orleans?

48. Go back to main page! Andrew Jackson

49. What is the capital of New Jersey? And the answer is

50. Return to main page Trenton

51. And the Answer is… What was James Madison’s wife’s name? She was best known for her skill at smoothing over quarrels.

52. Go back to main page! Dolley Madison