John Adams Presidency

What political party was Adams a member of?

• Democratic-Republicans

• Federalist

• Whig

• Anti-Federalists

How many terms did John Adams serve as president?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What was the purpose of the Sedition Act?

• To prevent people from criticizing the government

• To get Americans to support a war with France

• To get Americans to support a war with Britain

• To stop immigrants from entering the country illegally

What was the name of the event where France tried to blackmail or bribe 3 American agents in France?

• Holy Trinity
• Alien & Sedition Acts
• XYZ Affair
• Election of 1796

This law made it possible for the President to kick immigrants out of the country-

• Alien Act

• Sedition Act

• Neutrality Act

• Jay's Treaty

Conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against the government is called-

• alien

• sedition

• amendment

• freedom of expression

What was the XYZ Affair?

• Thomas Jefferson having a relationship with one of his slaves.

• A meeting with foreign nations to agree on an alphabet.

• A 1797 incident in which French officials demanded a bribe from U.S. diplomats

• A dishonest Spelling Bee John Adams won in grammar school

The Sedition act violated which amendment?

• 1

• 3

• 5

• 6

Why did the government pass the Alien Act?

• Fear of immigrants and traitors in America.

• To keep the press from criticizing the government.

• In response to French diplomats trying to bribe America.

Who was the Vice President during John Adams's presidency?

• George Washington

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Marshall