Q: John Adams' Presidency

What was the main reason for the conflict between the United States and France during John Adams' presidency?

• Disagreement over territorial boundaries

• French objection to Jay’s Treaty

• Dispute over trade tariffs

• American support for the British monarchy

What was the XYZ Affair?

• A trade agreement between the US and France

• A diplomatic incident involving French agents demanding a bribe

• A military alliance between the US and Britain

• A peace treaty signed with Spain

What was a key goal of the Federalists that a strong military would support?

• Increasing state power

• Increasing federal power

• Supporting France

• Reducing taxes

Who was the ambitious young army officer in charge of France when Adams sent diplomats?

• Louis XVI

• Charles de Gaulle

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Lafayette

What action did Adams take to avoid war with France?

• He declared war on France.

• He signed an agreement to stop seizing American ships.

• He increased military forces.

• He allied with Britain.

What was the impact of Adams's success in keeping the nation out of war?

• It strengthened the Federalist party.

• It cost him the support of many Federalists.

• It led to a war with Britain.

• It increased his popularity among Federalists.

What were the laws passed by Federalists in 1798 known as?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Alien and Sedition Acts

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Monroe Doctrine

What did the Alien Act allow the President to do?

• Grant citizenship to any foreigner

• Expel any alien thought to be dangerous

• Lower taxes for immigrants

• Increase trade with foreign nations

How long did immigrants have to wait to become citizens after the new law in 1798?

• 5 years

• 10 years

• 14 years

• 20 years

What does the term "sedition" mean as used in the Sedition Act?

• Supporting the government

• Stirring up rebellion against a government

• Paying taxes

• Voting in elections