Adams and Jefferson

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What were the two political parties that developed after George Washington's presidency?

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Democratic-Republican and Federalist

Front

Which early political party wanted a strong federal government and economy based on manufacturing?

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Federalist

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Which of the following best describes the Democratic-Republican political party? Options: wanted big federal government and a national bank, believed that only wealthy, educated people should be in political office, wanted small federal government and common people to have a say, fought for an end to taxes from England

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wanted small federal government and common people to have a say

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What was the law passed by John Adams and the Federalist government that allowed for deporting "dangerous" people who were not citizens of the U.S.?

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Alien Act

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Working to undermine or tear down the government is called __________.

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Sedition

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Why were the Democratic-Republicans (and most Americans) so upset by the Alien and Sedition Acts?

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because they violated the rights protected in the Constitution

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What was the Democratic-Republican response to the Alien and Sedition Acts?

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Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions

Front

The Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions showed that _________.

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states had the power to stand up against the federal government

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The Alien and Sedition Acts were one of the main reasons John Adams lost the next presidential election to _________.

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Thomas Jefferson

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Why did John Adams appoint Federalist "midnight judges" on his way out of office?

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in order to keep some Federalist control in the government