7c Presidents Required Information

Use unit 7's required information to fill in the notes. You will need to use these notes to prepare for 7c quiz.The following were national issues and events that faced the first 5 presidents. The decisions made by the presidents on these issue established a strong government that helped the nation grow in size and power. The first 5 presidents were from Virginia except John Adams. George Washington*Federal court system was established*The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution of the United States*Plans were created for development of the national capital in Washington D.C.*Benjamin Banneker, an African American astronomer and surveyor helped complete the design for the city John AdamsA two party system emerged during his administration Thomas Jefferson*He bought Louisiana from France (Louisiana Purchase)*Lewis and Clark explored this new land west of the Mississippi River James MadisonThe War of 1812 caused European nations to gain respect for the U.S. James MonroeIntroduced the Monroe Doctrine warning European nations not to interfere in the Western Hemisphere