BayouBridges Unit 1 CH2: The New Nation and Its 1st Party System

What was the XYZ Affair?

• An incident where French agents demanded bribes, leading to outrage in America

• A treaty between the United States and France

• A battle between American and French forces

• A diplomatic mission to improve relations with Britain

What was the primary purpose of the Alien and Sedition Acts enacted in 1798, and what was one major consequence of these laws?

• To promote international trade and commerce.
• To encourage immigration and population growth.
• To enhance civil liberties and free speech rights.
• To strengthen national security and limit dissent against the government.

What educational reforms did Thomas Jefferson advocate for in Virginia to support democratic principles?

• Establishment of a public education system providing free education to all children.
• Promotion of private schooling for the wealthy only.
• Implementation of a literacy test for voting eligibility.
• Advocacy for religious education in public schools.

What event led to the call for war with France in the late 1790s?

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris

• The XYZ Affair

• The Louisiana Purchase

• The Boston Tea Party

What did the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798 aim to restrict?

• Trade with foreign nations

• Immigration and criticism of the government

• Voting rights of women

• The power of the president

What led to the passage of the Twelfth Amendment?

• The peaceful transfer of power

• The tie in the Electoral College

• The election of Thomas Jefferson

• The creation of the Electoral College

What does the Twelfth Amendment provide for?

• A separate ballot for president and vice president

• The election of the president by the House of Representatives

• The peaceful transfer of power

• The creation of the Electoral College

What is the purpose of the Electoral College system?

• To ensure uniformed decisions

• To prevent uninformed decisions and demagoguery

• To allow the president to be elected directly by the people

• To create a strong federal government

Which of the following was a belief of the Democratic-Republicans?

• Rule by the wealthy class

• Strong federal government

• Emphasis on agriculture

• Loose interpretation of the Constitution

What did President Jefferson emphasize for pursuing happiness?

• Strong federal government

• Protection of rights and freedoms

• Emphasis on manufacturing

• Rule by the wealthy class