John Adams Presidency: The XYZ Affair, Alien and Sedition Acts

Who was the second President of the United States?

• George Washington

• James Madison

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

What major foreign policy event occurred during John Adams' presidency?

• The Louisiana Purchase

• The XYZ Affair

• The War of 1812

• The signing of Jay's Treaty

What did the Alien and Sedition Acts aim to do?

• Improve relations with France

• Strengthen the military

• Strengthen Federalist power and weaken Democratic Republicans

• Promote freedom of speech

Who became vice president when John Adams was elected president?

• George Washington

• Aaron Burr

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

What was the reaction of Americans to the XYZ Affair?

• Indifference

• Outrage and insult

• Support for France

• Support for Britain

What did the Sedition Act make illegal?

• Criticizing the military

• Trade with Britain

• Criticizing the president, Congress, or the laws

• Immigration from France

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

• To argue that the Alien and Sedition Acts were unconstitutional

• To promote the Federalist Party

• To declare war on France

• To support the Alien and Sedition Acts

How were elections held differently during John Adams' presidency compared to today?

• The vice president was chosen by popular vote

• The president and vice president were from the same party

• The vice president was the runner-up in the presidential election

• Elections were decided by the House of Representatives

What was the main issue with France that led to the XYZ Affair?

• Spying allegations

• Impressment of American sailors

• Trade embargoes

• Land disputes in the New World

What did the Alien Acts allow the government to do?

• Arrest or deport certain noncitizens

• Force immigrants to join the military

• Increase taxes on foreign goods

• Ban all immigration from Europe