Washington and Adams

Who was John Adam's Vice President?

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

What political party did John Adams support?

• Democratic Republicans

• Federalists

• Independents

Why was one reason that people were angry about the XYZ Affair?

• They thought John Adams should have negotiated with the French.

• They could not believe the French tried to bribe America.

• They were angry the American delegates did not create a treaty with France.

Which of these events challenged the foreign policy of Pres. Adams?

• Attacks on US ships
• Refusal of France to pay loans
• Spanish invasion of the country
• British policies toward African Americans

Which of the following is the crime of encouraging rebellion against the government?

• Sedition
• Impressment
• Blockade
• Neutrality

What allowed President Adams to imprison aliens and deport-send out of the country-those thought to be dangerous?

• XYZ Affair
• Jay's Treaty
• Alien and Sedition Act
• Whiskey Rebellion

Who were X, Y, and Z?

• Spanish Conquistadors
• US Diplomats
• French "secret" agents asking for a bribe
• US Sailors being impressed

A diplomatic crisis between the US and France from 1797 to 1798 during which President John Adams sent 3 envoys to France but the French demanded a bribe. 

• 12th Amendment
• Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions
• Alien and Sedition Acts
• XYZ Affair

Who wrote the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions?

• John Adams and George Washington
• Patrick Henry and George Mason
• Thomas Jefferson and James Madison
• Sam Adams and John Hancock

What did the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions establish as far as states' rights?

• states should make laws first and then federal government should approve it

• states have rights the federal government cannot take away

• federal overrides state laws