The “Presidents” DVD: Thomas Jefferson and James Madison
Jefferson:
1. What party did Jefferson belong to? DEMOCRATIC-REPUBLICANS
2. What city was he inaugurated in? WASHINGTON, DC
3. What party did Jefferson say all Americans belonged to in his inaugural address? WE ARE ALL
FEDERALIST, WE ARE ALL REPUBLICANS
4. According to Jefferson, the best government is that which governs . . .LEAST
5. What was Monticello? JEFFERSON’S PLANTATION HOME
6. Describe Jefferson’s tone for protocol at the White House? CASUAL
7. Who was Sally Hemmings half-sister? JEFFERSON’S WIFE
8. What spin control did Jefferson use in the Hemmings affair? REMAINED SILENT
9. What was the most important thing Jefferson did as president? LOUISIANA PURCHASE
10. What was Jefferson biggest concern about the Louisiana Purchase? NOT CONSTITUTIONAL
11. What system did Jefferson use to fund the LA Purchase? HAMILTON’S
12. Who did Jefferson send to explore Louisiana? LEWIS AND CLARK
13. What act did Jefferson enact to keep us from getting involved in the war between England and
France? EMBARGO ACT OF 1807
14. What section was hurt the most as a result of Jefferson’s Embargo Act? NEW ENGLAND
15. What did Lewis and Clark give Jefferson for the White House? TWO BEAR CUBS
Madison:
1. Who was Jefferson’s Secretary of State? MADISON
2. What party did Madison belong to? DEMOCRATIC-REPUBLICAN
3. What was Madison best known as the father of? CONSTITUTION
4. Who was Madison’s first lady? DOLLEY MADISON
5. What was Dolley’s favorite flavor of ice cream? OYSTER
6. What war defined Madison’s presidency? WAR OF 1812
7. What did the British seize and “impress”? US SHIPS AND SAILORS
8. How big were the US and British navies, respectively, in 1812? 20; 1,000
9. What section threatened to secede from the US in 1814? NEW ENGLAND
10. What did Madison command on the outskirts of Washington in the War of 1812? ARTILLERY
BATTERY
11. Who did Madison send to Ghent? JAMES MONROE
12. Who commanded the forces at the Battle of New Orleans? ANDREW JACKSON
13. What song came out of the War of 1812? STAR-SPANGLED BANNER
14. What did Dolley Madison save from the British? PORTRAIT OF WASHINGTON
15. What did Madison want to do to Portugal’s navy? RENT IT