https://padlet.com/23jtran12/z4x7rlwmj4ue The major achievements of the first five Presidents. en-us 2018-12-09 20:45:34 UTC 2024-11-20 13:50:24 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Templeball.png 23jtran12 https://padlet.com/23jtran12/z4x7rlwmj4ue/wish/312712914 During George Washington's presidency, farmers protested a tax on whiskey which was known as the Whiskey Rebellion.  George Washington sent the armed forces to stop the rebellion to prove that the new government under the Constitution was willing to use force when necessary to maintain order.

]]> 2018-12-09 20:51:25 UTC https://padlet.com/23jtran12/z4x7rlwmj4ue/wish/312712914 23jtran12 https://padlet.com/23jtran12/z4x7rlwmj4ue/wish/312715077 George Washington had served 2 terms as president and included an explanation for not seeking the third term. Washington had set traditions and a precedent that future presidents would then follow. For example, he discussed the dangers of divisive political parties and having permanent alliances between the United States and other foreign countries. ]]> 2018-12-09 21:04:00 UTC https://padlet.com/23jtran12/z4x7rlwmj4ue/wish/312715077 23jtran12 https://padlet.com/23jtran12/z4x7rlwmj4ue/wish/312719196 John Adams had refused to rush to war and agreed to make peace with France after the French had been seizing American ships that carried cargo to Britain which was known as the XYZ affair. In 1800, the French agreed to a treaty and stopped attacks on American ships. ]]> 2018-12-09 21:29:07 UTC https://padlet.com/23jtran12/z4x7rlwmj4ue/wish/312719196 23jtran12 https://padlet.com/23jtran12/z4x7rlwmj4ue/wish/312721617 John Adams was a Federalist and the Congress passed these group of laws in 1798. The Alien Act allowed the president to imprison aliens (foreigners) and The Sedition Act made it a crime to speak, write, or publish anything false or harmful about the government. Many Federalist thought these group of laws would weaken the Republican Party instead, it hurt the Federalist Party even more.]]> 2018-12-09 21:46:10 UTC https://padlet.com/23jtran12/z4x7rlwmj4ue/wish/312721617 23jtran12 https://padlet.com/23jtran12/z4x7rlwmj4ue/wish/312723341 Thomas Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory for $15 million since Napolen had little use for it,which was known as the Louisiana Purchase. Jefferson had bought this piece of land because it was an important trade route and didn't want other countries to control it. ]]> 2018-12-09 21:58:00 UTC https://padlet.com/23jtran12/z4x7rlwmj4ue/wish/312723341 23jtran12 https://padlet.com/23jtran12/z4x7rlwmj4ue/wish/312724529 Jefferson didn't really know much about the Louisiana Territory, so he sent Lewis and Clark on an expedition to explore the new territory and find natural resources. Two important effects of the expedition were that they had collected valuable information and helped the U.S lay claim to the northern region known as Oregon.]]> 2018-12-09 22:07:07 UTC https://padlet.com/23jtran12/z4x7rlwmj4ue/wish/312724529 23jtran12 https://padlet.com/23jtran12/z4x7rlwmj4ue/wish/312726287 During Madison's presidency, The War of 1812 was between the United States and the British which was caused by three reasons. The British kept on seizing American ships and forcing American sailors to join their navy, encouraging Tecumseh (Native American) to form a confederation, and the Americans also fought for land. ]]> 2018-12-09 22:20:44 UTC https://padlet.com/23jtran12/z4x7rlwmj4ue/wish/312726287 23jtran12 https://padlet.com/23jtran12/z4x7rlwmj4ue/wish/312729304 During Madison's presidency, The Treaty of Ghent was signed December 24, 1814, in the city of Ghent. The Treaty of Ghent was the peace treaty that ended the War of 1812 between the U.S and British. James Madison took part in this by having an opportunity to end the war and one of Madison's major reasons for war was now moot. ]]> 2018-12-09 22:45:24 UTC https://padlet.com/23jtran12/z4x7rlwmj4ue/wish/312729304 23jtran12 https://padlet.com/23jtran12/z4x7rlwmj4ue/wish/313204168 The Monroe Doctrine was a proclamation that upheld George Washington's policy of avoiding alliances in European police struggles. Monroe had told the Europeans that they may not oppress or control their destiny, so in return, Monroe promised not to interfere with European problems.]]> 2018-12-10 23:00:32 UTC https://padlet.com/23jtran12/z4x7rlwmj4ue/wish/313204168 23jtran12 https://padlet.com/23jtran12/z4x7rlwmj4ue/wish/313206750 During Monroe's presidency, the Adams Onis Treaty took place. It prevented war over territory, a border between the U.S and Spain, and payed back the French for all of the damage that they caused. Also Spain agreed to give Florida to the U.S in exchange for $5 million. ]]> 2018-12-10 23:14:28 UTC https://padlet.com/23jtran12/z4x7rlwmj4ue/wish/313206750