John Adams

What position has John Adams been elected to serve in 1789 ?

• President

• Vice President

• Judge

• Diplomat in France

Why was John Adams speaking to the Senate? What is his role there?

• He is a Senator.

• He was President of the Senate.

• The VP can break a tie in the Senate.

• He was just visiting.

What does Washington say in his oath of office, which is not required according to the Constitution, but becomes a precedent for all future Presidents?

• I solemnly swear

• to the best of my ability

• to preserve, protect

• so help me God

What job does Jefferson have in 1789?

• President

• Vice President

• Treasurer

• Secretary of State

What position does Hamilton have in 1789?

• President

• Vice President

• Treasurer

• Secretary of State

Who wanted to assist France in their war against Great Britain?

• Hamiliton and Washington

• Adams and Washington

• Washington, Adams, Hamilton

• Jefferson

Who was Jefferson's replacement as Secretary of State?

• Hamilton

• Washington

• Jay

• Adams

The Jay Treaty _______

• ended the war between the French and Great Britain

• stated that the US would support France against Great Britain.

• stated the US would not support the French in the war against Great Britain.

• stated that Great Britain and the US would remain friends.

Does Adams tie break vote support or deny the Jay Treaty ?

• Support, he sides with Washington

• Deny - he wanted to support the French in their war against Great Britain.

Who becomes the 2nd President of the United States?

• Jefferson

• Adams

• Jay

• Burr