Quiz on Early American Presidents

What happened to those captured from American ships?

• They were sent to prison

• They were forced into the navy

• They were released immediately

• They were sent back to America

What was the fate of the American ships during the Washington presidency?

• They were sold

• They were seized by pirates

• They were destroyed

• They were ignored

What did France do to American ships during John Adams' presidency?

• Traded with them

• Seized them

• Ignored them

• Protected them

What did the seized American sailors have to do?

• Work on farms

• Join the navy

• Return home

• Become merchants

What were the Midnight Judges?

• Judges appointed by President Thomas Jefferson in 1801.
• Judges who served during the Civil War era.
• Judges appointed by President John Adams in 1801 just before he left office.

• Judges elected by popular vote in 1800.

How did the United States respond to the French during their revolution?

• We helped them with military support.

• We provided financial aid.

• We refused to help them.

• We formed an alliance with them.

What was the practice of forcing sailors into the navy called during John Adams' presidency?

• Impressment

• Recruitment

• Enlistment

• Conscription

What is the name of the failed diplomatic mission to France during the Adams presidency?

• Treaty of Paris
• Monroe Doctrine
• War of 1812
• XYZ Affair

What did the American ambassadors expect to achieve by meeting Charles de Talleyrand?

• Peace agreement

• A declaration of war

• A new trade route

• A cultural exchange

What was the outcome of the meeting with the three Frenchmen?

• The United States was offended

• A successful peace treaty

• A new alliance

• A trade agreement