John Adams Quiz

What was the XYZ Affair?

• France was demanding a bribe to stop attacking U.S. ships

• President Adams had a scandalous affair with three French ladies.

• Jefferson sent three men to spy on the Federalists.

What were the Alien and Sedition Acts?

• Laws to protect the United States from Space Aliens bad mouthing the U.S.

• Anti-immigration laws and laws that punished those who criticized the government.

• A very popular, but controversial, opera about the XYZ Affair.

Thomas Jefferson and the Democratic-Republicans felt the Alien and Sedition Acts were unconstitutional.

• True

• False

Who was the President of the United States during the XYZ Affair?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

Which political party was most opposed to the Alien and Sedition Acts?

• Whig Party

• Democratic-Republican Party

• Federalist Party

What was one result of the Alien and Sedition Acts?

• The Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions

• To strengthen the military

• To promote trade with France

Which event led to the creation of the Alien and Sedition Acts?

• The War of 1812

• The XYZ Affair

• The Louisiana Purchase

What was the main purpose of the Sedition Act?

• To encourage free speech

• To punish those who criticized the government

• To promote trade with Britain

Who was the Vice President under John Adams?

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

What two states declared this law unconstitutional and would openly refuse to enforce this law?

• Texas and Alaska

• California and Hawaii

• Kentucky and Virginia

• all of the above