FP - The First Presidents Module Overview

The First Presidents

Introduction

Which of the following presidents had the greatest impact on strengthening the United States?

• George Washington
• John Adams
• Thomas Jefferson
• James Madison
• James Monroe

Consider your answer. Why do you think this?

Module Lessons Preview

In this module, we will study the following topics:

George Washington: Examining the precedents George Washington set as the first president of the United States of America.

John Adams: The developing divide caused by the emergence of political parties, how the parties influenced the election of 1800 and beyond.

Thomas Jefferson: Examine the impact on Thomas Jefferson’s purchase of the Louisiana Territory and its correlation to presidential, and Constitutional, powers.

James Madison: Examining the impact of the War of 1812 on strengthening a national identity for the United States during the presidency of James Madison.

James Monroe: James Monroe establishes a pivotal foreign policy.

Key Terms Review

Review the key terms for this module in the activity below.