Early Presidents - Washington/Adams

All of the following are TRUE about the "Democratic Republicans" EXCEPT:

• Jefferson & Madison were party leaders

• Wanted weaker central government & more power to states

• Interpreted the constitution "strictly"

• Believed wealthy & educated should control government

All of the following are TRUE about the XYZ Affair EXCEPT:

• France began impressing US sailors as revenge for Jay's Treaty (Peace with Britain)

• Federalists demanded war, but Adams sent 3 ambassadors to meet with French Minister

• Three agents meet with American ambassadors ("X,Y,Z") demanding a $250,000 bribe.

• Americans angrily agreed to pay tribute to France and blamed John Adams.

All of the following are TRUE about the Alien and Sedition Acts EXCEPT:

• Alien Acts made it easier for French immigrants to come to the US and vote.

• Sedition Acts made it illegal to speak against the government.

• Many Democratic-Republicans accused Adams of violating the First Amendment (Bill of Rights).

• Jefferson and Madison argued states had the right to nullify laws that violated the Constitution.

All of these things are FALSE about the Election of 1800 EXCEPT:

• John Adams was very popular had very good chances to win the election.

• Thomas Jefferson & Aaron Burr were competing for the presidency in the Republican party.

• There was a tie between Burr and Jefferson, so the winner would be chosen by the House of Representatives.

• Hamilton convinced the House to pick Aaron Burr & Jefferson kills him 4 years later.

According to President Jefferson (REPUBLICAN) the US government should...

• Be ruled by common people, help businesses, increase taxes and build up military.

• Be ruled by wealthy and educated, help wealthy farmers, lower taxes, and shrink military.

• Be ruled by common people, help yeoman farmers, lower taxes, shrink military.

• Be ruled by wealthy and educated, help businesses, increase taxes, and build up military.

Jefferson's view of the Constitution can be summarized as:

• The Constitution must be interpreted strictly, and nothing should be implied.

• The Constitution can be interpreted loosely, and some powers of the president are implied.

• The Constitution can be interpreted loosely, as long as state's rights are not violated.

Which of the following were precedents created by President Wasington? Select All that apply.

• Created a Cabinet of advisors

• Only served 2 terms as President

• Created a policy of Neutrality with other nations

• Was able to create Jay's Treaty

Why did President Washington create a Cabinet?

• He needed help and advise from men he trusted

• He wanted capable leaders to be in charge of important departments

• The different Cabinet leaders allowed Washington to spread his focus among many items at once.

• The Constitution allowed it

During the XYZ Affair, President Adams did all of the following to avoid a war with France?

• Added cannons to Frigate ships crossing the Atlantic Ocean

• Expanded and strengthened the U.S. Navy

• Became allies with England to threaten the French

• Sent another set of American diplomats to meet French leader, Napoleon Bonaparte

Select All of the following that are associated with the Federalists

• Wanted a strong Federal government

• Wanted a Loose or Liberal interpretation of the Constitution

• Liked England (Anglofile)

• Thought Business/Industry/Manufacture/Trade

• Supporters tend to be from North