This document provides information about several early US presidents and key events that occurred during their administrations. It discusses that George Washington established many precedents as the first President, including organizing the new government and appointing John Jay as the first Chief Justice. Thomas Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory, doubling the size of the US. Andrew Jackson defeated the British at the Battle of New Orleans. The Indian Removal Act allowed Jackson to relocate Native Americans, resulting in the tragic Trail of Tears where thousands died.

2. “First in war, first in
peace first in the hearts
of his countrymen.”
•John Adams: 2nd
President
-The Supreme Court gained power as a result
of the actions of President Adams. Supreme
Court used power of Judicial Review in case
of Marbury vs. Madison.
President’s House, Washington, DC
•George Washington: 1st
President of the United States of America under the Constitution.
-As the 1st
President of the US, Washington set many precedents.
-He organized and implemented the new government under the US Constitution.
-Oversaw the creation of the US Supreme Court. He appointed the 1st
Chief Justice: John Jay.
-Stabilized the economy.
-Put down the Whiskey Rebellion.
-Created Presidential Cabinet to advise.
•During the 1790’s, 2 political
parties emerge in the US.

3. •Thomas Jefferson: 3rd
President
-Purchased the Louisiana
Territory From France. This
doubled the size of the US. Sent
Lewis and Clark to explore the
territory.
•The Louisiana Territory was
added in 1803. This was the
largest addition of land to the
US. President Jefferson sent
Lewis and Clark to explore and
map this land.
•James Madison: 4th
President
-The War of 1812 is fought during this time.
-US vs. Great Britain: Neither side wins.
-GB invades and burns Capital building and President’s house.
-Francis Scott Key writes Star Spangled Banner.
British had set fire to the Capitol building
•Andrew Jackson defeats the British at the Battle
of New Orleans and becomes a national hero.

4. •James Monroe: 5th
President
-Monroe Doctrine: Principle that stated
1. Europe stay out of America’s
2. US oppose any colonization by Europe
3. US would stay out of Europe
•In 1818 Congress
decided to keep the
number of stripes in the
flag at 13 and just add
stars for each new state.
•John Quincy Adams: 6th
President
-Erie Canal built during this time.
-Makes transportation faster, safer,
and cheaper.
•The Erie Canal connected the Great Lakes
to the Hudson River. (Buffalo to Albany)
Boats were pulled along the canal by horses
or mules.

5. •Andrew Jackson: 7th
President
-The People’s President: As
president, Jackson allowed
ordinary Americans to
become more involved in the
government.
•Indian Removal Act: 1830
-Congress passed this law which allowed Pres. Jackson to give land to
Indians in the west in exchange for their lands in the east.
•Trail of Tears: In
1830, 16,000
Cherokee Indians
were forced off their
land and forced to
march over 1,000 to
a reservation in
Oklahoma. On the
trip, over 4,000
Indians died.

6. •Andrew Jackson: 7th
President
-The People’s President: As
president, Jackson allowed
ordinary Americans to
become more involved in the
government.
•Indian Removal Act: 1830
-Congress passed this law which allowed Pres. Jackson to give land to
Indians in the west in exchange for their lands in the east.
•Trail of Tears: In
1830, 16,000
Cherokee Indians
were forced off their
land and forced to
march over 1,000 to
a reservation in
Oklahoma. On the
trip, over 4,000
Indians died.