John Adams:

1.) John Adams created a militia of 80,000 men to defend our nation in case of war with France.

2.) Congress approved the Alien Act in order to allow Adams to deport any alien he felt would cause harm to our country's safety.

Interesting Facts:

* Adams defended the British soldier after the Boston Massacre

*Played an important role in beginning the American Revolution

*Leading member of the Continental Congress

Thomas Jefferson:

1.) Thomas Jefferson wrote the Virginia Statute in order to appoint religious freedom in 1777.

2.) Jefferson made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, it nearly doubled the size of the United States.

Interesting Facts:

*Major pen of the Declaration

of Independence

*First U.S. Secretary of State

*Advocated for free public education

John Marshall:

1.) John Marshall created the legislative and executive branches of government.

2.) In 1803, Marshall led the "Marbury v Madison" case, this helped establish judicial review.

Interesting Facts:

*4th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, served 36 years

*Supported John Adams when he was in Congress

*Virginia delegate, voted to ratify Federal Constitution

James Madison:

1.) James Madison proposed the Virginia Plan in 1787 at the Constitutional Convention.

2.) Madison found the American Colonization Society, which helped return slaves to Africa.

Interesting Facts:

*Help found the Democratic Party in 1792

*Guided America during the 1812 war

*He was initially opposed to the Bill of Rights, ended up writing them

Andrew Jackson:

1.) Andrew Jackson was the main founder of the Democratic Party.

2.) Jackson played a significant role in white males being allowed to vote.