12 Questions
Who led groups of pioneers through the Cumberland Gap?
Daniel Boone
What major event occurred in 1800 related to the presidency?
Thomas Jefferson winning the election
Who did Thomas Jefferson send to explore the new land acquired through the Louisiana Purchase?
Lewis and Clark
What was the purpose of the Louisiana Purchase?
To gain access to the port of New Orleans for trading
What is an inauguration?
An official ceremony to make someone president
Which president set the precedent of serving only two terms before retiring?
George Washington
Who was the second president of the United States?
John Adams
What did the Alien and Sedition Acts passed by John Adams refer to?
Imposing restrictions on foreigners and stirring up rebellion against the government
Which treaty in 1819 resulted in Florida being traded to the U.S.?
Adams-Onis Treaty
What did the Monroe Doctrine issued in 1823 warn European leaders about?
Colonizing in the Western Hemisphere
Which president inspired the formation of the Democratic Party in 1828?
Andrew Jackson
What event is known as the Trail of Tears?
The Indian Removal Act trip forcing Native Americans from their homes
Test your knowledge on pioneers, frontier life, and westward expansion in the early years of the United States. Learn about famous figures like Daniel Boone and Thomas Jefferson and their contributions to America's growth.
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