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Founding Fathers and Early Presidents of America: Legacy and Achievements

Explore the pivotal roles and contributions of the first five U.S. Presidents from George Washington to James Monroe. Washington initiates the federal system and Bill of Rights while Jefferson doubles the nation's size and Madison navigates the War of 1812, boosting European respect for the U.S. Uncover Monroe's warning to European nations in the Western Hemisphere and how their collective impact shaped early America.

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Founding Fathers and Early Presidents of America: Legacy and Achievements

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  1. The First Five Presidents

  2. George Washington (1789-1797) • President when: • The federal system begins • Bill of Rights is added to the Constitution • Plans develop to make Washington DC the nation’s capital, named Washington, D.C in his honor.

  3. Designing the Nation’s Capital • Benjamin Banneker, an African American, was a surveyor (measures lend) and an astronomer who helped design the Nation’s Capital.

  4. John Adams (1797-1801) • President when a two party system forms

  5. Thomas Jefferson (1801-1809) • President who: • Buys the Louisiana fromFrance (Louisiana Purchase) • Sends Lewis and Clark to explore the Louisiana Territory

  6. James Madison • President when the War of 1812 was fought against Britain • Caused European nations to gain respect for the US

  7. James Monroe • President who introduced the Monroe Doctrine warning European nations not to interfere in the Western Hemisphere

  8. *To Remember the Presidents* Washington And Jefferson Made Money Do you have another way?

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