George Washington, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson
In 1767, Jefferson began practicing law in Virginia.
In 1767, Jefferson began practicing law in Virginia.
Jefferson died on July 4, 1826.
Jefferson died on July 4, 1826.
Many people respected John Adams.
Many people respected John Adams.
Most people saw Adams as a cold and distant person.
Most people saw Adams as a cold and distant person.
People believed Washington could be the first US president
People believed Washington could be the first US president
Washington inspired Americans and helped unite them.
Washington inspired Americans and helped unite them.
Washington was born in Virginia.
Washington was born in Virginia.
Washington's wife was Martha Washington.
Washington's wife was Martha Washington.
John Adams attempt to improve the relationship of the United States and France failed.
John Adams attempt to improve the relationship of the United States and France failed.
John Adams became Washington's vice president.
John Adams became Washington's vice president.
Adams became president with Thomas Jefferson as his vice president.
Adams became president with Thomas Jefferson as his vice president.
Adams had been a leading patriot in the American revolution and he had served as a foreign diplomat.
Adams had been a leading patriot in the American revolution and he had served as a foreign diplomat.
Adams sent a representative to renegotiate peace with France, and they, eventually, signed a peace treaty.
Adams sent a representative to renegotiate peace with France, and they, eventually, signed a peace treaty.
Before he was president, George Washington led the colonial forces to victory in the Revolutionary War.
Before he was president, George Washington led the colonial forces to victory in the Revolutionary War.
Congress assigned George Washington the task to command the Continental Army.
Congress assigned George Washington the task to command the Continental Army.
George Washington lived from 1732-1799.
George Washington lived from 1732-1799.
George Washington urged Americans not to be politically divided.
George Washington urged Americans not to be politically divided.
George Washington was a wealthy farmer, yet he spent most of his time in the military and in politics.
George Washington was a wealthy farmer, yet he spent most of his time in the military and in politics.
George Washington was thought of as an honest leader and a hero of the Revolution.
George Washington was thought of as an honest leader and a hero of the Revolution.
George Washington's friends convinced him to be a candidate in the presidential election.
George Washington's friends convinced him to be a candidate in the presidential election.
Jefferson was the author of the Virginian Statute for Religious Freedom.
Jefferson was the author of the Virginian Statute for Religious Freedom.
In 1769-1776, Thomas Jefferson served in the Virginia House of Burgesses.
In 1769-1776, Thomas Jefferson served in the Virginia House of Burgesses.
Jefferson accused King George III of passing unfair laws and interfering with colonial governments.
Jefferson accused King George III of passing unfair laws and interfering with colonial governments.
Jefferson allowed the Alien and Sedition Acts to expire.
Jefferson allowed the Alien and Sedition Acts to expire.
Jefferson became president in the election of 1800.
Jefferson became president in the election of 1800.
President Jefferson believed that the primary functions of the federal government were to protect the nation from foreign threats, deliver the mail, and collect custom duties.
President Jefferson believed that the primary functions of the federal government were to protect the nation from foreign threats, deliver the mail, and collect custom duties.
President Jefferson stressed the need for a limited government and the protection of civil liberties.
President Jefferson stressed the need for a limited government and the protection of civil liberties.
The Republicans called Adams a royalist--an insult to a man so involved in the Revolution.
The Republicans called Adams a royalist--an insult to a man so involved in the Revolution.
The people recognized Adams hard work, honesty, and intelligence.
The people recognized Adams hard work, honesty, and intelligence.
Thomas Jefferson spent much time away from his home, but he always longed to return to his peaceful home.
Thomas Jefferson spent much time away from his home, but he always longed to return to his peaceful home.
Thomas Jefferson was born on April 13, 1743.
Thomas Jefferson was born on April 13, 1743.
Thomas Jefferson was the father of the University of Virginia.
Thomas Jefferson was the father of the University of Virginia.
Washington chose Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson for the most important cabinet positions.
Washington chose Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson for the most important cabinet positions.
Washington was selected by the electoral college to become the first president.
Washington was selected by the electoral college to become the first president.
Adams knew he'd have to work hard to gain the people's trust, unlike the adored George Washington.
Adams knew he'd have to work hard to gain the people's trust, unlike the adored George Washington.
During the presidential election of 1796, John Adams knew that he was not well-liked in the South or the West, but he hoped people would support him after they thought about his years of loyal public service.
During the presidential election of 1796, John Adams knew that he was not well-liked in the South or the West, but he hoped people would support him after they thought about his years of loyal public service.
In 1775, Washington serves in the Second Continental Congress and is selected to be the commander of the Continental Army.
In 1775, Washington serves in the Second Continental Congress and is selected to be the commander of the Continental Army.
In 1776, Jefferson drafts the first version of the Declaration of Independence.
In 1776, Jefferson drafts the first version of the Declaration of Independence.
In 1789, Jefferson was appointed secretary of state by George Washington.
In 1789, Jefferson was appointed secretary of state by George Washington.
In 1793, Washington begins his second term of presidency.
In 1793, Washington begins his second term of presidency.
In 1803, Jefferson authorizes the purchase of Louisiana from France.
In 1803, Jefferson authorizes the purchase of Louisiana from France.
Jefferson believed that stationing a large British army within the colonies was a burden.
Jefferson believed that stationing a large British army within the colonies was a burden.
Jefferson believed that the leader of a republic should not ride in fancy carriages.
Jefferson believed that the leader of a republic should not ride in fancy carriages.
Jefferson chose James Madison and Albert Gallatin as his two most important members of the cabinet.
Jefferson chose James Madison and Albert Gallatin as his two most important members of the cabinet.
Jefferson had stated that the colonies had the right to break free from Britain.
Jefferson had stated that the colonies had the right to break free from Britain.
Jefferson hoped that the money saved from the lowed military spending would help pay off the national debt.
Jefferson hoped that the money saved from the lowed military spending would help pay off the national debt.
Jefferson lowered military spending and reduced the size of the army and he cut the navy to seven active ships.
Jefferson lowered military spending and reduced the size of the army and he cut the navy to seven active ships.
Jefferson read his speech in a quiet voice, so that he could make it clear that he wanted to make it clear that he supported the will of the majority.
Jefferson read his speech in a quiet voice, so that he could make it clear that he wanted to make it clear that he supported the will of the majority.
Jefferson was a governor of Virginia, lawyer, Revolutionary leader, writer, philosopher, inventor, architect, plant scientist, book collector, musician, astronomer, ambassador, and secretary of state.
Jefferson was a governor of Virginia, lawyer, Revolutionary leader, writer, philosopher, inventor, architect, plant scientist, book collector, musician, astronomer, ambassador, and secretary of state.
Jefferson was born in Albermarle County, Virginia.
Jefferson was born in Albermarle County, Virginia.
Jefferson was interested in science and philosophy.
Jefferson was interested in science and philosophy.
Jefferson was less formal than the presidents before him, and he wanted to limit he powers of the government.
Jefferson was less formal than the presidents before him, and he wanted to limit he powers of the government.
Jefferson's most celebrated achievement as president was the purchase of the Louisiana Territory from France.
Jefferson's most celebrated achievement as president was the purchase of the Louisiana Territory from France.
Jefferson, also, sponsored the Lewis and Clark expedition.
Jefferson, also, sponsored the Lewis and Clark expedition.
John Adams was chosen by the Federalist Party to run for president.
John Adams was chosen by the Federalist Party to run for president.
Washington wrote about the importance of the duties of the Judiciary Act of 1789, "I have always been persuaded that the stability and success of the national government... would depend in a considerable degree on the interpretation and execution of its laws. In my opinion, therefore, it is important that the judiciary system should not only be independent in its operations, but as perfect as possible in its formation."
Washington wrote about the importance of the duties of the Judiciary Act of 1789, "I have always been persuaded that the stability and success of the national government... would depend in a considerable degree on the interpretation and execution of its laws. In my opinion, therefore, it is important that the judiciary system should not only be independent in its operations, but as perfect as possible in its formation."
