Module 7 Lesson 4 Quiz John Adams Presidency

Which of the following was true of the Federalist Party?

• it supported industry and trade
• It was more popular in the South
• It gained the support of farmers in isolated areas
• native Americans were for it

In the election of 1796, the Democratic-Republican Party selected Thomas Paine as one of its candidates for president?

• True
• False

Which of the following actions did John Adams take after the XYZ Affair?

• he refused to reopen peace talks with France
• He paid the money that the French demanded
• He requested that Congress declare war on France.
• He asked Congress to expand the size of the navy fleet

One of Adam's first goals as president was to improve the relationship between the United States and _________?

• France
• England
• Spain
• Russia

What idea regarding states' rights did the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions support?

• States could declare laws unconstitutional
• States could declare war against an enemy
• States could challenge the federal government.
• States could pass laws that violated the Constitution.

The Sedition Act forbade anyone from publishing or voicing criticism of the federal government?

• True
• False

What is the best definition of a political party?

• groups that help raise money for a specific cause
• groups that like to throw parties for important people
• groups that help elect people and shape policy
• a party where only politicians can attend

Did President Adams want to go to war with the French?

• Yes
• No
• Not Sure

`What was the purpose of the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions?

• Argued that the Sedition Acts were constitutional
• Argued that the Sedition acts were unconstitutional
• Argued that the Seditions acts weren't strong enough
• There was no such things as a Alien and Sedition acts

True or False; The Federalist agreed with the Democratic-Republicans about sympathizing with the French?

• True
• False