Flashcard Review - Mod 7B (Adams and Jefferson)

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How did the presidential election of 1796 differ from all other presidential elections?

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The President and Vice President were from opposing parties.

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Who became vice president as a result of the 1796 election?

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Thomas Jefferson

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Who became president as a result of the 1796 election?

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John Adams

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Which of the following best describes the "XYZ Affair"?

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French delegates demanded a $250,000 bribe for their Foreign Minister and a $12,000,000 loan.

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How did President Adams react to the crisis with France?

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Adams strengthened the army and navy but kept the nation out of a war.

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Why were the Alien and Sedition Acts passed by the Federalists?

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To crush opposition to war and silence critics

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What was the effect of the Sedition act of 1798?

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forbade anyone from publishing or voicing criticism of the federal government

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Who decided the election of 1800?

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the House of Representatives

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Who became president as a result of the 1800 election?

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Thomas Jefferson

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Who became vice president as a result of the 1800 election?

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Aaron Burr