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Monroe was apart of the Democratic-Republican party and served in office from year 1817 to 1825. He was born April 24th, 1758 and died July 4th, 1831.

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Americans could afford to pay less attention to European political and military affairs. Monroe secured all but one electoral vote in 1820.

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The acquisition of Florida was acquired by treaty from Spain. Provoked by Indian skirmishes and migration of American settlers, to area that gives Alabama and Mississippi outlet to the Gulf of Mexico.

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The Monroe Doctrine stated that the Western Hemisphere is closed. Any attempt to establish colonies is a threat to the U.S. nations in the Western Hemisphere are different from those in Europe. The Monroe Doctrine does not interfere in European affairs.

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A resolution to the Alien and Sedition Acts were written by Madison and Jefferson, yet the role of the statement remained unknown to the public for 20 years.

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Madison called for a total embargo on exports and a ban on imports of the British origin. Madison believed British depended on trade with the United States.

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Land hunger, impressment of sailors, Indians, and War Hawks in Congress are the main causes of this war. The war consisted of the Battle of Bladenburg where the U.S. defeated D.C., Fort McHenry which survived the British, Battle of New Orleans which Andrew Jackson defeats the British, and ends with the Treaty of Ghent.

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Jefferson is the author of the Declaration of Independence and the Statue of Virginia for Religious Freedom

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Jefferson commissioned Lewis and Clark to explore the uncharted land, plus area beyond, out to the Pacific Ocean. Meanwhile, Jefferson focused on neutrality, yet the French and British began harassing American merchant ships, so Jefferson implemented Embargo of 1807.

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This was the first peaceful transition of power from Federalists to Democratic-Republican under the Constitution. During his presidency, Jefferson purchased Louisiana territory from France and felt that this was his greatest achievement.

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Adams sent 3 commissioners called X, Y, and Z to France, but they refused to negotiate unless the United States paid what amounted to a bribe.

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When Adams became President, the war between the French and British was causing difficulties for the United States politically. Napoleon was defeated in Egypt and U.S. had gotten out of the 1778 Treaty; Adams feels this was his greatest achievement as President.

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Adams created the Alien and Sedition Act which included the power to deport foreigners and could imprison anyone who criticized the government. He also created the Naturalization Act which changed the citizenship period from 5 to 14 years.

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John Adams running against Thomas Jefferson won by a narrow margin of 71 to 68.

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Madison was born on March 16th, 1751 and served years 1809 to 1817 in office. Madison also belonged to the Democratic-Republican political party. He died in 1836 on June 28th.

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Thomas Jefferson was born on April 13th, 1743. He spent from year 1801 to 1809 in office and took part in the Demcratic-Republican Party. Jefferson died on July 4th, 1826.

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Adams was born October 30th, 1735. He served from the year of 1791 to 1801 belonging to the Federalists Party. He died on April 24th, 1863.

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Washington was the only president  that did not occupy the White House. Washington always promoted the right of all Americans to follow their conscience in matters of faith.

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Washington was unanimously elected President of the United States. He soon authorized the construction of six frigates thereby creating the U.S. Navy.

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Washington created a cabinet, or group of advisors. He also created a two term presidency law,

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Washington was born February 22nd, 1732. He was the first President of the United States who served from 1789 to 1797 and belonged to no political party. Washington died December 14th, 1799