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8th grade U.S history...presidents & two events.
Question | Answer |
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1Washington | *Cotton Gin-Eli Whitney-increased Slaves |
2Adams | *XYZ affair-French attempt to bribe america |
3Jefferson | *Lousiana Purchase-$15mill from noplean(france |
4Madison | *whitehouse&capitol burnt down |
5Monroe | *Monroe doctrine "told europeans to stay out of the US' |
6Adams | *Erie canal-connected erie lake*hudson river- tranportation and allows trade |
7Jackson | Put an end to the US bank |
8Van Buren | *First depression-out of touch with people |
9Harrison | *Longest speech*4 weeks in office-died of namona |
10Tyler | *first VP to use postion to take over |
11Polk | *Manifect Destiny "54/40" "sea to shiny sea.." |
12Taylor | *49er's gold rush |
13Fillmore | *Harriet beechers Stowe-Uncle Toms cabin |
14Pierce | republican party created to end slavery |
15Buchanan | *Dreed Scott Decision-Once a slave always a slave |
Lincoln | Want the south to peacfully become part of the union again |
Johnson | First president to be impeached. |
Grant | military districts were created to watch the south |
Hayes | 15 admendment-Right to vote for african american males |
Garfield | immigration and labor problems |
arthur | same |
cleveland | same |
harrison | same |
mckinly | front porch cam |