The Early Republic

Who was elected as the 2nd president of the United States?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• John Adams

• James Madison

What was the XYZ Affair?

• A trade agreement with Britain

• A diplomatic incident with France

• A military alliance with Spain

• A peace treaty with Germany

Why did France capture American ships?

• To prevent trade with Spain

• To stop American expansion

• To capture American soldiers

• To prevent trade with Britain

This list refers to the contributions of which Founding Father?

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• James Madison

• John Jay

What did the Alien Act allow the president to do?

• Imprison aliens he thought were dangerous

• Grant citizenship to all immigrants

• Deport citizens who criticized the government

• Create new immigration laws

What did the Sedition Act make a crime?

• Supporting foreign governments

• Criticizing the U.S. government

• Voting against the president

• Traveling without a passport

Who became the 3rd President of the United States by defeating Adams?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• John Quincy Adams

What policy did Thomas Jefferson believe in that kept the government out of people's economic business?

• Socialism

• Communism

• Laissez Faire

• Federalism

What did Thomas Jefferson reduce during his presidency?

• Taxes and Imports

• Military and Government Spending

• Education and Healthcare

• Trade and Tariffs

What year was the Louisiana Purchase made?

• 1803

• 1819

• 1848

• 1867