First 5 Presidents

Why were Britain and France seizing American ships?

• Neither country wanted the U.S. to trade with other

• Each country was envious of the new ships built by the U. S.

• Both countries were desperate for supplies

The Alien and Sedition Acts led directly to the

• decline of the Federalist Party's control of Congress and the presidency

• demand for an eventual ratification of the Twelfth Amendment

What precedent was set by the election of 1800

• Presidents and vice presidents must by from the same party

• The Electoral College must confirm the outcome of the popular vote

• Political power will transfer peacefully from one party to another party

• A President should serve no more than two terms in office

Why were citizens and Jefferson oppose to the Sedition Act?

• They thought it violated their First Amendment rights

• They saw opposition as a way to promote states' rights

• They dislike immigrants and wanted them removed from the country

The Missouri Compromise Line determined the status of slavery in future states. North of the line slavery was ______ or banned, South of the line slavery was ______.

• permitted, prohibited

• prohibited, permitted or allowed

• sometimes prohibited, never allowed

• cheap, expensive

Why did the outcome of the 1796 election increase political tensions?

• The Republicans did not believe the results were valid

• The President and Vice President belonged to different political parties

• The American public did not agree with the results

• Newspapers had published false stories about the candidate who lost the elction

Why did Jefferson enact the Embargo Act of 1807?

• He was trying to avoid getting involved in war

• He was trying to hurt the American economy

• He was trying to improve and increase foreign trade

• He was hoping Americans would build more ships

What was the main effect on the U. S. of the War of 1812?

• Settling a border between Mexico an the U. S.

• Creating a peaceful resolution to Native American uprisings

• A new sense of pride among Americans in their country

What was the impact of Washington's Farewell Address?

• It guided American foreign policy toward neutrality for quite some time

• It made the new nation realize how much Washington had given up to be President

• It made Congress determined that all Presidents would follow Washington's example

An act or decision that sets an example is called

• Consequence

• Tariff

• Precedent