John Adams & Thomas Jefferson 2025

Open Ended

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?

Multiple Choice

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

• He was the first president of the United States

• He was responsible for the Alien and Sedition Acts

• He led the country during the Civil War

• He wrote the Declaration of Independence

Multiple Choice

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

• Maintaining national security

• Expanding the territory

• Establishing a monarchy

• Ending slavery

Multiple Choice

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

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Madison

Multiple Select

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

• Led Congress to expand the military

• The French seized American ships

• The U.S. declared war on Britain

• The British blockaded American ports

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 ___.

Multiple Choice

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

• To target immigrants and punish those who spoke against the government

• To encourage immigration to the United States

• To promote freedom of speech

• To provide financial aid to immigrants

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

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• James Madison

• John Jay

Fill in the Blank

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

Multiple Select

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

• Established a process for choosing a president and vice president

• Reduced the likelihood of disputed outcomes in presidential elections

• Abolished slavery

• Allowed women to vote

Multiple Choice

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

• 10th Amendment

• 11th Amendment

• 12th Amendment

• 13th Amendment

Open Ended

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

Multiple Choice

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

• A strong central government is necessary for progress.

• The best government is the one that governs the least.

• Government should control all aspects of the economy.

• A monarchy is the most effective form of government.

Open Ended

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

Multiple Choice

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

• Increased the size of the army

• Ended naval expansion

• Raised government spending

• Expanded military bases

Multiple Choice

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

• Protective tariffs

• Limited competition

• Minimal government regulation

• Taxes to fund internal improvements

Multiple Choice

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

• Prevent the power in the executive branch

• Ease the elegebility requirements for the federal office

• Keep state officials from exerting undue influence on presidential elections

• Reduce the likelihood of disputed outcomes in presidential elections

Open Ended

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