John Adams Presidency Quiz

Who was the second President of the United States?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• James Madison

• George Washington

Which political party did John Adams represent?

• Federalist Party

• Whig Party

• Democrat Republican Party

• Libertarian Party

What was the major foreign policy event during Adam's presidency?

• Jay's Treaty

• XYZ Affair

• Louisiana Purchase

• Monroe Doctrine

What were the Alien Acts designed to do?

• Deport any male citizen from a foreign country at war with the US

• Strengthen the power of the Democratic Republicans

• Weaken the power of the Federalists

• Extend the time for citizenship application

What did the Sedition Act make illegal?

• Criticizing the Vice President

• Criticizing the Congress

• Criticizing the President

• Criticizing the Supreme Court

Who wrote the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions in response to the Alien and Sedition Acts?

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• John Adams

What was the first instance of the doctrine of nullification?

• Alien Acts

• XYZ Affair

• Sedition Act

• Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions

What was the main impact of the XYZ Affair on politics at home?

• Rise of the Whig Party

• Strengthening of the Federalist Party

• Fear of immigrants and spies

• Increased support for the Democratic Republicans