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George Washington
Which President was elected without a presidential party?
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Chief Executive
What presidential power was used in Jackson's Spoil's System?
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President Andrew Jackson; 1829-1837
Which President hated the Bank and which years did he serve as President?
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President Abraham Lincoln
Which President abolished slavery?
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Election of 1860
Which election was the last time political parties were changed?
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Legislative Leader
What presidential power allowed Jackson to ultimately destroy the Bank? (Hint: when he vetoed the renewal)
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President James Polk
During which President's term did the Mexican-American War occur?
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Martin Van Buren; Democratic
Who is one of the least-remembered President today and what party was he from?
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Election of 1796
Which election had a result of a President and Vice President from two different political parties?
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Chief of Party
If Washington was alive today, which presidential power would he most likely be against? (Hint: think of his farewell address)
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President Andrew Jackson; Manifest Destiny
Who passed the Indian Removal Act and why?
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President Andrew Jackson
Which president caused the Trail of Tears?
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Election of 1800
After which election was the twelfth amendment made?
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Chief Guardian of The Economy
When Hamilton (Secretary of the Treasury) created the National Bank, what presidential power was he using?
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Alien and Sedition Acts
What Acts did Adams pass that made him hated by the Democratic Republicans?
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Manifest Destiny
What idea did many Presidents use to justify expanding west?
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Election of 1824
Which election was considered a "corrupt bargain"?
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Commander in Chief
What presidential power does the XYZ Affair and the Neutrality Proclamation have in common?
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President Jefferson; was not sure if the Constitution allowed him to buy land
Who purchased Louisiana and how did he feel about it?
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Because Spanish Colonies was an important part of their trade route
Why did Presidents support and defend the Spanish Colonies with the Monroe Doctrine?
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