John Adams' Presidency and the Federalist Era

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Jeremie Canton
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was one of the reasons for the Quasi-War with France during the presidency of John Adams?
US soldiers attacked French citizens in the French port city of Louisiana.
France refused to pay its debts to the United States.
The British and the French formed a trade alliance.
The United States refused to pay a bribe to France to restore diplomatic relations.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Although Adams’ presidency is remembered negatively, and he only serves one term, he still had many accomplishments. Which of the following is NOT one of Adams accomplishments?
The passing of the Northwest Ordinance by him and the Federalists
Creating the Navy to protect America’s overseas commercial interests
Keeping America out of a War with England & France
Peacefully turning power over to the next president, even though he lost the election
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Alien and Sedition Acts. . . .
followed the first amendment to the constitution.
said that it was legal to speak out against the government.
Shortened the period of residency required before an immigrant could become a citizen and took away the president’s powers to deport “aliens”.
prolonged the period of residency required before an immigrant could become a citizen and gave the president wide powers to deport “aliens”.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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This encouraged a growing hatred of the French and president Adams warned congress that the US would not stand for such treatment and that the incident might mean war with France.
Impressment of American Soldiers
XYZ Affair
Proclamation of Neutrality
Alien and Sedition Acts
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which of the following WAS TRUE of the Alien Acts passed by the Federalists during John Adams presidency?
It granted certain rights to aliens in the Unites States
It prohibited the immigration of British citizens to the United States
It established a system for reviewing the entrance of foreign aliens to the U.S.
It allowed the president to deport or imprison aliens in the United States that were a danger to the safety of America
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was NOT significant about the election of 1796?
There was a crisis because no one wanted Alexander Hamilton to be president
A Federalist became President and a Democratic-Republican became Vice President
It was the first election in the United States in which political parties competed
There was no candidate identified as a vice presidential candidate on the ballot.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did John Adams deal with the war between Britain and France?
by negotiating a peace with Britain
by causing the United States to invade Britain
by negotiating a peace with France
by causing the United States to invade France
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