The First 5 Presidents of the United States of America
#1 George Washington (1789-1979):
Domestic Issue: The domestic issue during George Washington's presidency was the Whisky Rebellion. A tax was put on alcohol which angered the farmers. The farmers then rebelled. The result of the Whisky Rebellion was George Washington showed the people the power of the government.
Foreign Issue: The foreign issue during George Washington's presidency was he claimed neutrality with France. While Britain and France were at war and both sides wanted the U.S.'s help but Washington felt it was too soon to get involved in a war. Because George Washington didn't want the U.S. to get involved, this caused tension between the U.S. and France.
#2 John Adams (1797-1801):
Domestic Issue: The domestic issue during John Adams's presidency was the Alien and Sedation Acts. These acts were designed to stop people from talking out against the government. The result of these acts was it showed the people how much power the government had.
Foreign Issue: The foreign issue during John Adams's presidency was the XYZ Affair. Adams sent a deli-gator to France to resolve disputes. The foreign minister then sent 3 agents to demand a bribe. Adams referred to the agents as XYZ. The result of the XYZ affair was Adams told Congress to prepare for war.
#3 Thomas Jefferson (1801-1809):
Domestic Issue: The domestic issue during Thomas Jefferson's presidency was The Louisiana Purchase. France put the Louisiana territory for sale and the U.S. bought it for $15 million even though Jefferson thought it was unconstitutional to buy land without Congressional consent. The result of the Louisiana Purchase was the size of the U.S. doubled.
Foreign Issue: The foreign issue during Thomas Jefferson's presidency was The Embargo Act. This act made all exports illegal. The act was made to harm France and Britain. The result of The Embargo Act was instead of harming France and Britain trade, it harmed the U.S. trade. The act was known as Jefferson's "Biggest Mistake."
#4 James Madison (1809-1817):
Domestic Issue: The domestic issue during James Madison's presidency was the Battle of Tippecanoe. The U.S. fought the Indians for land. The result of the battle was the U.S. won and gained the land.
Foreign Issue: The foreign issue during James Madison's presidency was the War of 1812. The U.S. was angry about British impediment. It was the first time a president asked Congress to declare war. The result of the war was that the British attacked when the U.S. wasn't ready.
#5 James Monroe (1817-1825)
Domestic Issue: The domestic issue during James Monroe's presidency was the Era of Good Feelings. All of the political parties were at peace.
Foreign Issue: The foreign issue during James Monroe's presidency was the Monroe Doctrine. It was a foreign policy written by the United States that stated European nations could no longer colonize in the Western Hemisphere. The result of the Monroe Doctrine was the U.S. gained the entire Western Hemisphere. And Europe stopped settling in the U.S.
Domestic Issue: The domestic issue during George Washington's presidency was the Whisky Rebellion. A tax was put on alcohol which angered the farmers. The farmers then rebelled. The result of the Whisky Rebellion was George Washington showed the people the power of the government.
Foreign Issue: The foreign issue during George Washington's presidency was he claimed neutrality with France. While Britain and France were at war and both sides wanted the U.S.'s help but Washington felt it was too soon to get involved in a war. Because George Washington didn't want the U.S. to get involved, this caused tension between the U.S. and France.
#2 John Adams (1797-1801):
Domestic Issue: The domestic issue during John Adams's presidency was the Alien and Sedation Acts. These acts were designed to stop people from talking out against the government. The result of these acts was it showed the people how much power the government had.
Foreign Issue: The foreign issue during John Adams's presidency was the XYZ Affair. Adams sent a deli-gator to France to resolve disputes. The foreign minister then sent 3 agents to demand a bribe. Adams referred to the agents as XYZ. The result of the XYZ affair was Adams told Congress to prepare for war.
#3 Thomas Jefferson (1801-1809):
Domestic Issue: The domestic issue during Thomas Jefferson's presidency was The Louisiana Purchase. France put the Louisiana territory for sale and the U.S. bought it for $15 million even though Jefferson thought it was unconstitutional to buy land without Congressional consent. The result of the Louisiana Purchase was the size of the U.S. doubled.
Foreign Issue: The foreign issue during Thomas Jefferson's presidency was The Embargo Act. This act made all exports illegal. The act was made to harm France and Britain. The result of The Embargo Act was instead of harming France and Britain trade, it harmed the U.S. trade. The act was known as Jefferson's "Biggest Mistake."
#4 James Madison (1809-1817):
Domestic Issue: The domestic issue during James Madison's presidency was the Battle of Tippecanoe. The U.S. fought the Indians for land. The result of the battle was the U.S. won and gained the land.
Foreign Issue: The foreign issue during James Madison's presidency was the War of 1812. The U.S. was angry about British impediment. It was the first time a president asked Congress to declare war. The result of the war was that the British attacked when the U.S. wasn't ready.
#5 James Monroe (1817-1825)
Domestic Issue: The domestic issue during James Monroe's presidency was the Era of Good Feelings. All of the political parties were at peace.
Foreign Issue: The foreign issue during James Monroe's presidency was the Monroe Doctrine. It was a foreign policy written by the United States that stated European nations could no longer colonize in the Western Hemisphere. The result of the Monroe Doctrine was the U.S. gained the entire Western Hemisphere. And Europe stopped settling in the U.S.
#6 John Quincy Adams (1825-1829)
John Quincy Adams was a Democratic-Republican. In addition to serving as the 6th president, John Quincy Adams also served as a diplomat, a Senator, and a member of the House of Representatives. During his presidency Adams proposed an elaborate system of roads, ports, and canals, a national university, and federal support for the arts and sciences. He favored high tariffs to encourage the building of factories. Adams even reduced the national debt from $16 million to $5 million.
#7 Andrew Jackson (1829-1837)
Andrew Jackson was a Democrat. The "Age of Jackson" shaped the national agenda and American politics. Jackson's philosophy as President was similar to Thomas Jefferson's, advocating Republican values held by the Revolutionary War generation.
#8 Martin van Buren (1837-1841)
Martin van Buren was a Democrat. Van Buren maintained support of the South for Democratic Party by advocating lower tariffs and free trade. HIs 1837 proposal for an "Independent Treasury" system, which gave Treasury control of all federal funds, didn't pass until 1840.
#9 William H. Harrison (1841)
William H. Harrison was a Whig. Harrison had the shortest presidency and was the first president to die on office. He also was the the last president born as a British subject.
#10 John Tyler (1841-1845)
John Tyler was a Whig. Tyler was elected vice president on the 1840 Whig ticket with William H. Harrison and became president after running mate's death on April 1841.
#11 James K. Polk (1845-1849)
James K. Polk was a Democrat. Polk was the youngest man at that times to become President. He completed 4 goals he made in just 1, 4 year term. The goals were: reestablish the Independent Treasury System, reduce tariffs, acquire some or all of Oregon Country, and acquire California and New Mexico from Mexico.
#12 Zachary Taylor (1849-1850)
Zachary Taylor was a Whig. Taylor wanted his cabinet to reflect the nation's diverse interest and he wouldn't appoint any Democrats. He frustrated his fellow Whigs by being quiet about his decisions.
#13 Millard Fillmore (1850-1853)
Millard Fillmore was a Whig. When Zachary Taylor died on July 9th, 1850, Fillmore became president. He was the last Whig president and was the only whig president who didn't die in office or get expelled from the party.
#14 Franklin Pierce (1853-1857)
Franklin Pierce was a Democrat. After losing their 11 year old son weeks after the election when their train derailed, Pierce's wife Jane avoided social functions because she believed they lost their son as punishment for Pierce taking a high office. He became the youngest president to get elected.
#15 James Buchanan (1857-1861)
James Buchanan was a Democrat. Buchanan remains the only President to be elected from Pennsylvania. He died 7 years after his presidency at age 70.
#16 Abraham Lincoln (1861-1865)
Abraham Lincoln was a Republican. Lincoln was the 16th president of the U.S. during the Civil War. Lincoln led the Union to victory and ended slavery in America. He is remembered for his role as a leader in preserving the Union.
John Quincy Adams was a Democratic-Republican. In addition to serving as the 6th president, John Quincy Adams also served as a diplomat, a Senator, and a member of the House of Representatives. During his presidency Adams proposed an elaborate system of roads, ports, and canals, a national university, and federal support for the arts and sciences. He favored high tariffs to encourage the building of factories. Adams even reduced the national debt from $16 million to $5 million.
#7 Andrew Jackson (1829-1837)
Andrew Jackson was a Democrat. The "Age of Jackson" shaped the national agenda and American politics. Jackson's philosophy as President was similar to Thomas Jefferson's, advocating Republican values held by the Revolutionary War generation.
#8 Martin van Buren (1837-1841)
Martin van Buren was a Democrat. Van Buren maintained support of the South for Democratic Party by advocating lower tariffs and free trade. HIs 1837 proposal for an "Independent Treasury" system, which gave Treasury control of all federal funds, didn't pass until 1840.
#9 William H. Harrison (1841)
William H. Harrison was a Whig. Harrison had the shortest presidency and was the first president to die on office. He also was the the last president born as a British subject.
#10 John Tyler (1841-1845)
John Tyler was a Whig. Tyler was elected vice president on the 1840 Whig ticket with William H. Harrison and became president after running mate's death on April 1841.
#11 James K. Polk (1845-1849)
James K. Polk was a Democrat. Polk was the youngest man at that times to become President. He completed 4 goals he made in just 1, 4 year term. The goals were: reestablish the Independent Treasury System, reduce tariffs, acquire some or all of Oregon Country, and acquire California and New Mexico from Mexico.
#12 Zachary Taylor (1849-1850)
Zachary Taylor was a Whig. Taylor wanted his cabinet to reflect the nation's diverse interest and he wouldn't appoint any Democrats. He frustrated his fellow Whigs by being quiet about his decisions.
#13 Millard Fillmore (1850-1853)
Millard Fillmore was a Whig. When Zachary Taylor died on July 9th, 1850, Fillmore became president. He was the last Whig president and was the only whig president who didn't die in office or get expelled from the party.
#14 Franklin Pierce (1853-1857)
Franklin Pierce was a Democrat. After losing their 11 year old son weeks after the election when their train derailed, Pierce's wife Jane avoided social functions because she believed they lost their son as punishment for Pierce taking a high office. He became the youngest president to get elected.
#15 James Buchanan (1857-1861)
James Buchanan was a Democrat. Buchanan remains the only President to be elected from Pennsylvania. He died 7 years after his presidency at age 70.
#16 Abraham Lincoln (1861-1865)
Abraham Lincoln was a Republican. Lincoln was the 16th president of the U.S. during the Civil War. Lincoln led the Union to victory and ended slavery in America. He is remembered for his role as a leader in preserving the Union.