The president is probably the most important important role in the United States government. The presidents help run the country so we can be safe. In this haiku deck the first seven presidents will be talked about and their important choices that they made to help America grow for the future generations to come.

George Washington our first president set many precedents during his two terms. A precedent is an example for future generations to follow. George Washington set many important precedents during his presidency because he was the first president. One of the precedents he set was to refer to him as Mr. President. Another precedent he set was to only serve to terms which is two four year terms. Another important precedent he set was add "so help me God." He also established the first cabinet.

The xyz affair was when the French demanded a bribe from America for not helping them in the war against Britain. The French wanted us to pay for not helping them in the war. John Adams had to improve the relationship between the U.S and France. Adams sent three agents or x, y, and z to Paris to negotiate a treaty. The French had a bribe of $250,000. They also wanted a 12 million dollar loan. Adams told congress the mission failed. Federalists in congress than called war with France.

The Louisiana purchase was a major purchase for America nearly doubling the size of the United States. Thomas Jefferson bought the land from Napolèon on October 20, 1803. America bought it for 15 million dollars. Now the land is worth 300 billion dollars. Natural resources there were oil, natural gas, coal, gemstones, copper, iron ore, lead, zinc, silver, limestone, sulfur, diamonds, and helium. The Louisiana purchase was also a major port for America.

James Madison is known as the father of the constitution. He faced the difficulty of continuing the trade war begun by Jefferson. He also felt the pressure from the war hawks. By 1812 he decided that congress had to vote on war. Congress voted a few days later, and the war hawks won. For the first time congress had declared war. Madison was voted to serve a second term. As president he led the country through another war with Britain, the war of 1812.

James Monroe elected president in 1816 had sent troops to secure the U.S border. Andrew Jackson led the soldiers. The Monroe doctrine was an exclusive statement of American policy warning European powers not to interfere with the Americas. The four major points were the U.S wouldn't interfere in European affairs, the U.S would not recognize or interfere with colonies that already existed with colonies in North and South America. The Western Hemisphere was of limits to future foreign colonization, the U.S government would consider any European powers attempt to interact with the Western Hemisphere.

President John Quincy Adams won the election of 1824 against Andrew Jackson. The House of Representatives chose John over Andrew even though Andrew had the most votes. The American system was a series of measures intended to make the United States economically self-sufficient. Henry clay believed in this and that a strong national economy would promote national feeling and reduce regional conflicts. Members of congress believed that the constitution did not permit the government to spend money on internal improvements. Clay argued that the possible gains could justify the country's federal action.

Andrew Jackson the seventh president of the United States. The nullification crisis was a conflict between supporters and opponents of nullification deepened. The nullification crisis started when congress passed the tariff of abominations. In response to the tariff John C. Calhoun drafted the South Carolina Exposition and Protest. It stated that congress should not favor in one state or region. He also used the protest to advance the states rights doctrine. Calhoun's theory drew challengers many from the north that had benefited from the increased tariffs. This started the nullification crisis.