Unit 1 - Topic 2 Study Guide

What was the response Adams and his cabinet had to France's action toward the United States in the XYZ Affair?

• They ignored France's actions and continued diplomatic relations.
• France’s demands for bribes and request for loans outraged Adams and his Cabinet.

• They paid the bribes and avoided war with France.
• They declared war on France without any negotiations.

What impact did the XYZ Affair have on Adams and the Federalist Party?

• No impact
• The XYZ Affair strengthened Adam’s popularity and helped the Federalists maintain their control of Congress in the 1798 Elections.

• Positive impact
• Neutral impact

Why did John Adams and the Federalist Party enact the Sedition Act?

• The feared foreigners living in the U.S. would support France and rebel against the government.

• They wanted to control the political discussion before the next election.

• To encourage political debate and foster a more democratic society.
• To strengthen the power of the states and limit the authority of the federal government.

How did Adams respond to the French in regards to the navy?

• Adams responded to the French by building a navy and authorizing naval attacks on French ships.

• Selling the navy
• Ignoring the navy
• Reducing the navy

On July 7, 1798, Congress rescinded treaties with France, and the Quasi -War began.

• French Revolution
• American Revolution
• War of 1812
• Quasi-War Began

_____________________ believed John Adams and the government were too harsh on the French.

• Democratic-Republicans
• Federalists
• Whigs
• Socialists

Why did Hamilton argue in favor of a national bank?

• To help the federal government with its financial matters

• Hamilton believed a national bank would lead to excessive government control over the economy.
• Hamilton argued in favor of a national bank to consolidate power in the federal government.
• Hamilton believed a national bank would hinder economic growth and destabilize the currency.

How did Hamilton's bank plan contribute to the formation of political parties?

• By promoting unity and cooperation among political parties.
• By focusing solely on economic issues and ignoring political matters.
• It challenged the balance of power between the states and the federal government.

• By discouraging political debates and disagreements.

Describe Jefferson's observation of the new government in the United States?

• Jefferson observed that the new government in the United States was ineffective and chaotic.
• Jefferson observed that the new government in the United States was a return to monarchy.
• Political factions were forming as a result of different options on national power

• Jefferson observed that the new government in the United States was a continuation of British rule.

Why did George Washington warn against political parties in his Farewell address?

• Increased likelihood of corruption
• Decreased efficiency in decision-making
• He believed that political parties would divide the nation.

• Lack of diversity in political opinions