American History Assignment

Chapter 9 Read pg 211 at Start of class George Washington was the only President in history unanimously elected by the Electoral College. John Adams was his Vice President. 1st Political Parties Federalists Republicans 2nd President was John Adams 3rd President was Thomas Jefferson Thomas Jefferson was the first President to be inaugurated in the new capital, Washington, D.C. Louisiana was purchased from the French for 15 million dollars and this doubled the size of the country. Map on pg 226 Native Americans and White Expansion

- Growing violence among tribe members - Alcoholism

2nd War with Great Britain

- Small British force captured Washington - Burned the capitol and the President’s home - To cover the damage the Executive Mansion was painted with white

wash and became known as the White House. - Major Andrew Jackson’s victory in New Orleans made him a hero.