John Adams Exit Ticket

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What position did John Adams hold before becoming president?

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Vice President

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What political party was Adams a member of?

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Federalist

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How many terms did John Adams serve as president?

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1

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The XYZ Affair controversy happened because....

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French diplomats demanded a bribe to meet with American diplomats

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Why would John Adams have supported the Alien Act?

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Many immigrants favored the Democratic-Republicans and supported France

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What was the purpose of the Sedition Act?

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To prevent people from criticizing the government

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What was the purpose of the Kentucky and Virginia resolutions?

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Argued for the ability of states to ignore a federal law that they did not like

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What type of appointments was Adams trying to fill as he left office?

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Judges

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Who did John Adams lose the reelection to in 1800? Options: Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, James Madison

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Thomas Jefferson

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What was the name of the scandal during Adams' term as president involving France and bribery about the French seizing American ships?

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XYZ Affair