John Adams: The 2nd POTUS

Who was Adams' Vice President?

• Jefferson

• Hamilton

• Burr

• Madison

The election of 1796 was unique because the POTUS and VPOTUS...

• were from the same political party

• were best friends outside of politics

• were from different political parties

• tied with the same number of electoral votes

Place a check next to the words that describe John Adams.

Check all that apply!

• former military

• lawyer

• very chill

• "The Father of HIS Country"

• short and "rotund"

In response to France seizing American ships, Adams did which of the following...

• he declared war on France

• he asked Britain to team up with the U.S.

• he cancelled Washington's Neutrality Proclamation

• he sent diplomats to France to negotiate and resolve the issue

The French agents that met the American diplomats in France demanded...

• a peace treaty

• a $100 bribe

• a $250,000 bribe

• a $250,000 bribe and a $10 million loan

The Sedition Act passed by the Federalists violated...

• the freedom of religion

• the 5th Amendment

• the right to a fair trial

• the freedoms of speech and the press

In response to the Alien and Sedition Acts, some states claimed the laws were...

• unfair

• too easy

• unconstitutional

• Jefferson's fault

Kentucky even said that because the laws were unconstitutional, states could ______________ them.

• repeal

• nullify

• cancel

• adopt

Compared to Washington, Adams was _____________ president.

• better

• worse

True or False: France caused problems for both President Washington and President Adams.

• True

• False