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The First Presidents

The First Presidents. Explore this PowerPoint to learn more about our Nation’s first three presidents. Thomas Jefferson. George Washington. John Adams. Table of Contents. Information about Individual Presidents. Topics. Early Life. Presidency. Battlefield Accomplishments.

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The First Presidents

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  1. The First Presidents Explore this PowerPoint to learn more about our Nation’s first three presidents. Thomas Jefferson George Washington John Adams

  2. Table of Contents Information about Individual Presidents Topics Early Life Presidency Battlefield Accomplishments You may navigate this PowerPoint a number of ways. You may search for information on a specific president, or you may compare and contrast the lives of all three presidents. Click on a box below to continue.

  3. George Washington home Watch this video to learn more about Washington’s life.

  4. John Adams home Watch this video to learn more about Adam’s life.

  5. Thomas Jefferson home Watch this video to learn more about Jefferson’s life.

  6. Early Life home George Washington Washington was born in 1732 in Virginia. His father died when he was 11. He was a hard worker and had a job as a surveyor by the time he was 16. John Adams Adams was born in 1735 in Massachusetts. He was very smart and his father made sure he was well educated. Thomas Jefferson Jefferson was born in 1743 in Virginia to a wealthy family. He enjoyed music, reading, and nature.

  7. Battlefield Accomplishments home George Washington Washington was a leader of the colonial army. He helped America gain freedom from Britain. He had many famous victories John Adams Adams helped put an end to the Revolutionary War by gaining funding and alliances in Europe. Thomas Jefferson Jefferson held political positions during the Revolutionary War. As president, he worked to keep the US out of the Napoleonic Wars.

  8. Presidency home George Washington Washington served two terms as our Nation’s first president. He created many precedences. John Adams Adams was vice president before he won the presidency. One of his main responsibilities was keeping America out of war with France. Thomas Jefferson Jefferson reduced the federal budget and lowered taxes. He also bought the Louisiana Purchase .

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