John Adams and Thomas Jefferson

What caused political parties to form in the Early Republic?

• the argument over the establishment of the National Bank
• arguments over slavery
• disagreements about taxation of imports
• Washington's response to the Whiskey Rebellion

Which of the early political parties believed that the Constitution gave the Congress "implied" powers?

• Federalists
• Anti-federalists
• Democratic Republicans
• Whigs

Which political party did John Adams belong to?

• Federalists
• Democratic-Republicans
• Anti-Federalists
• Whigs

There was a scandal during Adams' term as president involving France, and bribery about the French seizing American ships.  What was the name of this scandal?

• The French Connection
• Adams' Spygate
• Jay's Treaty
• XYZ Affair

Another scandal that is associated with Adams' presidency that was concerned with immigration was the:

• Alien and Sedition Acts
• Immigration Acts of 1798
• Alien and Foreign Allegiances Ban
• Sedition and Bribery Scandal

Which person was elected as president in 1800?

• Adams was re-elected by a narrow margin
• Jefferson won by a decision in the House of Representatives
• Adams was re-elected in an overwhelming landslide
• Jefferson won in an easy victory

What did the election of 1800 prove?

• That the people liked Adams more than Jefferson
• That power could be transferred peacefully in the U.S.
• That U.S. democracy would need to change
• That Adams should no longer serve as president

What was Jefferson's main goal when he entered office?

• To limit the power of the government
• To increase the power of the government
• To go to war with England
• To make peace with Spain

Who received the most electoral votes in the election of 1796 and became the 2nd president of the United States?

• George Washington
• Thomas Jefferson
• John Adams
• Alexander Hamilton

Who received the 2nd most votes in the election of 1796 and became the Vice President

• George Washington
• Thomas Jefferson
• John Adams
• Alexander Hamilton