President Adams 1

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Before John Adams became the second President of the United States, who was the President?

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George Washington

Front

How did the French respond to Jay's Treaty between the United States and Britain?

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The French navy began attacking American merchant ships

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When President Adams sent diplomats to create a treaty between the US and France, how did the French diplomats respond?

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The French diplomats asked for bribes before starting negotiations.

Front

How did Americans react when they found out how the French diplomats, "X", "Y", and "Z" asked for bribes to begin negotiations?

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They were upset and wanted President Adams to start an armed conflict with the French.

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What does the term alien mean?

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Someone who is not from the country

Front

What term means to write or speak in a way as to get people to rebel against the authority of a government?

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Sedition

Front

What did the Alien bill allow the president (John Adams) to do?

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Throw any foreigners he wanted out of the country

Front

The XYZ Affair involved which other country besides the United States?

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France

Front

The Alien and Sedition Act allowed the government stronger abilities to _________ foreigners.

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deport

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This law made it possible for the President to deport immigrants out of the country.

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Alien Act