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George Washington decided that he didn't want to be the "king" of the United States, so instead the people voted him as the first President of the United States.

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George Washington wanted to stay neutral with Britain and France because he want the United States to be friendly to other countries.

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In 1776, John Adams signed the Declaration of Independence, which was adopted by the Congress.

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John Adams attended the Second Continental Congress in 1777.

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Thomas Jefferson made the Louisiana Purchase with France in 1803.

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During his presidency, Thomas Jefferson doubled the size of the nation.

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James Madison declares war on Britain, after the White House was burned. This war was called the War of 1812.

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The Treaty of Ghent ended the War of 1812 and that lasted for 32 months

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James Monroe proclaimed the Monroe Doctrine against Europe countries from interfering with the United States.

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James Monroe made the acquisition of Florida in 1819.