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John Adams & Thomas Jefferson 2025

John Adams & Thomas Jefferson 2025

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6th - 8th Grade

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20 Slides • 18 Questions

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Do you agree or disagree with the statement: 'If immigrants were disloyal or if they said or wrote anything false or harmful about the government, they could be removed from the country or jailed'? Why or why not?

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Multiple Choice

Why do you think the presidency of John Adams is significant in American history?

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He was the first president of the United States

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He was responsible for the Alien and Sedition Acts

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He led the country during the Civil War

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He wrote the Declaration of Independence

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Multiple Choice

Which major domestic problem did the leaders of the new republic face, as mentioned in the lesson objective?

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Maintaining national security

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Expanding the territory

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Establishing a monarchy

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Ending slavery

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Multiple Choice

Who served as Vice President under President George Washington and later became the second President of the United States?

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John Adams

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Thomas Jefferson

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Alexander Hamilton

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James Madison

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Multiple Select

What were the two main actions or consequences of the XYZ Affair? (Select two)

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Led Congress to expand the military

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The French seized American ships

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The U.S. declared war on Britain

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The British blockaded American ports

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Fill in the Blank

The term for a foreigner, especially one who is not a naturalized citizen of the country where they are living, is ___.

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Multiple Choice

What was the main purpose of the Alien and Sedition Acts?

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To target immigrants and punish those who spoke against the government

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To encourage immigration to the United States

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To promote freedom of speech

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To provide financial aid to immigrants

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Multiple Choice

This list refers to the contributions of which Founding Father? Responsibility: Second President of the United States; Courage: Defending Redcoats at the Boston Massacre Trial; Perseverance: Negotiating the Treaty of Paris

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John Adams

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Benjamin Franklin

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James Madison

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John Jay

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Fill in the Blank

The capital of the United States was moved from ___ to Washington DC during Thomas Jefferson's presidency.

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Multiple Select

Which of the following were effects of the 12th Amendment? (Select two)

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Established a process for choosing a president and vice president

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Reduced the likelihood of disputed outcomes in presidential elections

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Abolished slavery

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Allowed women to vote

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Multiple Choice

Which amendment was ratified in 1803 to establish a process for choosing a president and a vice president?

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10th Amendment

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11th Amendment

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12th Amendment

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13th Amendment

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Open Ended

Explain how the transition of power after the Election of 1800 was significant in American history.

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes Thomas Jefferson's view on government as presented in the image?

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A strong central government is necessary for progress.

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The best government is the one that governs the least.

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Government should control all aspects of the economy.

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A monarchy is the most effective form of government.

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Open Ended

Based on the images, how did Thomas Jefferson's views on government and the people influence his policies as president?

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions did Thomas Jefferson take regarding the military during his presidency?

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Increased the size of the army

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Ended naval expansion

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Raised government spending

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Expanded military bases

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Multiple Choice

Which economic principle is President Jefferson showing support for in this excerpt?

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Protective tariffs

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Limited competition

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Minimal government regulation

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Taxes to fund internal improvements

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Multiple Choice

The Twelfh Amendment established a new process for choosing a president and vice president. The purpose of this amendment was to-

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Prevent the power in the executive branch

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Ease the elegebility requirements for the federal office

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Keep state officials from exerting undue influence on presidential elections

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Reduce the likelihood of disputed outcomes in presidential elections

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Open Ended

How does the viewpoint of Thomas Jefferson differ from John Adams and George Washington?

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