Lesson 4 Questions

What was one of the main reasons for the rise of political parties in the United States during the election of 1796?

• The need to update the Constitution

• The differing ideas about the role of the federal government

• The desire to adopt a new currency system

• The movement to abolish the federal government

Which two political parties were involved in the election of 1796?

• Whig Party and Tory Party

• Federalist Party and Democratic-Republican Party

• Progressive Party and Labor Party

• Nationalist Party and Socialist Party

Who helped found the Federalist Party?

• Thomas Jefferson and James Madison

• John Adams and Thomas Pinckney

• Alexander Hamilton

• Aaron Burr

What was the Federalist Party's stance on federal government power?

• They wanted to limit the federal government's power.

• They wanted to abolish the federal government.

• They wanted a strong federal government.

• They were indifferent to the power of the federal government.

Who were the candidates chosen by the Democratic-Republican Party in the election of 1796?

• John Adams and Thomas Pinckney

• Alexander Hamilton and John Jay

• Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr

• James Madison and George Washington

Which political party had more electoral votes in 1796?

• Federalists/North

• Republicans/South

• Southwest Territory

• Territory Northwest of Ohio River

What was John Adams accused of by the Republicans?

• Being too French

• Being a royalist

• Being a Federalist

• Being a Democrat

Who became vice president after the presidential election where Adams defeated Jefferson?

• John Jay

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

How did the election of 1796 change the nature of politics in the United States?

• It led to the creation of the first political parties.

• It was the first time a president and vice president were from different political parties.

• It was the first time a president was elected without campaigning.

• It was the first time a president was elected by the House of Representatives.

Despite being seen as a cold and distant person, what qualities made many people respect John Adams? (list 3)