Podcast
Questions and Answers
Who was the Whig president that died of cholera in July 1850?
Who was the Whig president that died of cholera in July 1850?
Which president was associated with the Underground Railroad and 'Bleeding Kansas'?
Which president was associated with the Underground Railroad and 'Bleeding Kansas'?
During whose presidency was the Dred Scott decision made and the Lincoln-Douglas Debates took place?
During whose presidency was the Dred Scott decision made and the Lincoln-Douglas Debates took place?
Which Republican president oversaw the formation of the KKK with the passing of the 14th amendment?
Which Republican president oversaw the formation of the KKK with the passing of the 14th amendment?
Signup and view all the answers
Who was shot by C. Julius Guiteau and later died from wound complications in September 1881?
Who was shot by C. Julius Guiteau and later died from wound complications in September 1881?
Signup and view all the answers
Which Republican president had the Teapot Dome Scandal occur during their term?
Which Republican president had the Teapot Dome Scandal occur during their term?
Signup and view all the answers
What major event occurred during James Monroe's presidency in 1820?
What major event occurred during James Monroe's presidency in 1820?
Signup and view all the answers
Which president implemented the 'Specie Circular' and opposed the establishment of a national bank?
Which president implemented the 'Specie Circular' and opposed the establishment of a national bank?
Signup and view all the answers
During which president's term was the 'XYZ Affair' a diplomatic controversy?
During which president's term was the 'XYZ Affair' a diplomatic controversy?
Signup and view all the answers
What treaty set the Canadian border at the 49th parallel during John Tyler's presidency?
What treaty set the Canadian border at the 49th parallel during John Tyler's presidency?
Signup and view all the answers
Which president is known for his policy of Indian Removal through the Indian Removal Act of 1830?
Which president is known for his policy of Indian Removal through the Indian Removal Act of 1830?
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Early Presidents (1789-1829)
- George Washington (1789-1797) was the first president of the United States, with no political party affiliation.
- He faced the Whiskey Rebellion in 1794 and established the First Bank of the United States in 1791.
- John Adams (1797-1801) was the first Federalist president, dealing with the XYZ Affair and signing the Alien and Sedition Acts in 1798.
- Thomas Jefferson (1801-1809) oversaw the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and the Lewis and Clark Expedition from 1804-1805.
- James Madison (1809-1817) led the country through the War of 1812 and the Hartford Convention in 1814.
- James Monroe (1817-1825) signed the Missouri Compromise in 1820 and the Gibbons v. Ogden decision in 1824.
- John Quincy Adams (1825-1829) was a National Republican and oversaw the completion of the Erie Canal in 1825.
Jacksonian Era (1829-1841)
- Andrew Jackson (1829-1837) was the first Democrat to hold the presidency, introducing Jacksonian Democracy and signing the Indian Removal Act in 1830.
- Martin Van Buren (1837-1841) faced the Panic of 1837 and issued the Specie Circular, abolishing the national bank.
Pre-Civil War (1841-1861)
- William Henry Harrison (1841) was the first Whig president, but died shortly after taking office.
- John Tyler (1841-1845) annexed Texas as the 28th state and signed the Webster-Ashburton Treaty, setting the Canadian border at the 49th parallel.
- James K. Polk (1845-1849) expanded the country through the concept of Manifest Destiny, annexing Texas and Oregon.
- Zachary Taylor (1849-1850) died of cholera in 1850, and Millard Fillmore (1850-1853) took over, signing the Compromise of 1850.
Civil War and Reconstruction (1861-1877)
- Abraham Lincoln (1861-1865) led the country through the Civil War and issued the 13th Amendment, abolishing slavery.
- Andrew Johnson (1865-1869) took over after Lincoln's assassination, enforcing the 14th Amendment and overseeing the formation of the KKK.
- Ulysses S. Grant (1869-1877) signed the 15th Amendment, granting voting rights to African Americans, and faced the Whiskey Ring scandal.
Late 19th Century (1877-1901)
- Rutherford B. Hayes (1877-1881) withdrew troops from the South, ending Reconstruction.
- James A. Garfield (1881) was assassinated, and Chester A. Arthur (1881-1885) took over, signing the Pendleton Act.
- Grover Cleveland (1885-1889) served his first term, and Benjamin Harrison (1889-1893) served, facing the Populist Party and the Sherman Act.
- Grover Cleveland (1893-1897) returned for his second term, and William McKinley (1897-1901) led the country through the Spanish-American War.
Early 20th Century (1901-1945)
- Theodore Roosevelt (1901-1909) oversaw the construction of the Panama Canal and faced the Coal Strike.
- William Howard Taft (1909-1913) implemented Dollar Diplomacy, and Woodrow Wilson (1913-1921) led the country through World War I and introduced the Fourteen Points.
- Warren G. Harding (1921-1923) died mysteriously, and Calvin Coolidge (1923-1929) took over, signing the Kellogg-Briand Pact and overseeing the Economic Boom.
- Herbert Hoover (1929-1933) faced the Stock Market crash, and Franklin D. Roosevelt (1933-1945) introduced the New Deal and led the country through World War II.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
Test your knowledge on the US Presidents and significant events during the years 1789 to 1825, including the Whiskey Rebellion, Louisiana Purchase, War of 1812, and more.
