The Presidency of John Adams and the Early American Republic

Who was the second President of the United States?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

What political party did John Adams belong to?

• Democratic-Republicans

• Federalist

• Whig

• Tory

Which acts did John Adams sign into law that were criticized for limiting free speech and the rights of immigrants?

• The Constitution Acts

• The Freedom Acts

• The Alien and Sedition Acts

• The Liberty Acts

What was the main purpose of the Alien Acts?

• To grant citizenship to all aliens

• To make it easier for aliens to vote

• To increase the residency requirement for citizenship

• To decrease the residency requirement for citizenship

What did the Sedition Act make illegal?

• Criticizing the government's foreign policy

• Publishing false statements against Congress

• Speaking against the President

• All of the above

Who were the main opponents of John Adams and the Federalist Party?

• The Loyalists

• The Democratic-Republicans

• The Tories

• The Whigs

Which future president was a leader of the Democratic-Republican opposition against Adams?

• George Washington

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• Andrew Jackson

How did the Alien and Sedition Acts affect John Adams' presidency?

• They increased his popularity

• They had no effect on his popularity

• They decreased his popularity

• They were not passed during his presidency

What was one of the reasons the Federalist Party wanted the Alien and Sedition Acts?

• To strengthen the military

• To protect the United States from foreign influence

• To support immigration

• To encourage free speech

Which amendment is often cited as being violated by the Sedition Act?

• The First Amendment

• The Second Amendment

• The Third Amendment

• The Fourth Amendment