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George Washington
He led the colonial forces to victory over the British. -
Whiskey rebellion
A small scale rebellion -
Washington farewell
He stopped running for president -
John Adams
Known for the Alien and Sedition Acts. -
Alien and sedition acts
Required residency from 5-14 years for citizenship -
Thomas Jefferson
Principal author of the declaration of the independence. -
Marbury v Madison
4 votes for Maddison 0 against. Marbury sued the Supreme Court. -
James Maddison
He drafted the first ten amendments. -
James Monroe
Supported independent countries. -
McCullouch v. Maryland,
Maryland tied to destroy a branch of the banks -
Dartmouth v Woodward
New hamshere tried to change Dartmouth college -
Gibbons v Ogden
Steam boat captain challenged a New York lawyer for his rights. -
John Quincy Adams
Obtained repeal of the gag rule. -
Andrew Jackson
Senator from Tennessee. -
Chief Justice John Marshall
Longest serving chief Justice in America. -
Martin Van Buren
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William Henry Harrison
He would be obedient to the people. -
John Tyler
In 1861 he led the compromise movement. -
James K Polk
He added a vast area to the United States. -
Zachary Taylor
He wanted New Mexico and California to draft constitutions and apply for state hood. -
Millard Fillmore
Signed the fugitive slave act and presented 5 more bills to congress. -
Franklin Pierce
He wanted to organize western territories and have a railroad run. -
James Buchanan
Was elected 5 times in the House of Representatives. -
Abraham Lincoln
Issued the emancipation proclamation.