John Adams

Which country seized and attacked American ships in the Atlantic during Adams' presidency?

• France
• Britain
• Spain
• Canada

Adams sent three envoys, or representatives, to France to discuss peace. What was this event called? 

• Treaty of Paris
• Constitutional Convention
• Treaty of Ghent
• The XYZ Affair

What "unofficial war" had France and America trading attacks on one another's ships heading to England?

• French and Indian War
• The Quasi-War
• The War of 1812
• The French Revolution

What was the main result of the "Alien and Sedition Acts"?

• Made it tougher to become a US Citizen.
• Forced the Native Americans to pledge allegiance to America.
• Allowed non-citizens to run for president
• Ended the Quasi-War

Why were the "Alien and Sedition Acts" so controversial?

• Immigrants were very upset
• The French and English agreed with this law
• Many newspaper editors and writers were sent to jail for speaking out against it.
• Adams began deporting Native Americans

What country did America cut ties with during Adams' presidency>

• Britain
• Spain
• Canada
• France