President John Adams

What was one of the significant events during John Adams' presidency?

• The XYZ Affair

• The Louisiana Purchase

• The War of 1812

• The Boston Tea Party

What was the main reason for the passage of the Alien and Sedition Acts?

• To prepare for potential war with France

• To promote freedom of speech

• To encourage immigration

• To support the Democratic-Republican Party

What did the French diplomats demand from the American diplomats during the XYZ Affair?

• A personal gift of $250,000 and a $10 million loan

• A treaty of alliance

• A trade agreement

• A military alliance

What was the outcome of the Treaty of Mortefontaine?

• The U.S. could trade in French occupied waters

• The U.S. declared war on France

• The U.S. gained new territories

• The U.S. formed a military alliance with France

What was the effect of the Sedition Act of 1798?

• It allowed the President to define treasonous acts

• It promoted freedom of the press

• It encouraged open criticism of the government

• It supported the Democratic-Republican Party

Who was the biggest opponent of the Alien and Sedition Acts?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Alexander Hamilton

• John Jay

What was the public reaction to the Alien and Sedition Acts?

• Negative, contributing to Jefferson's victory in the 1800 election

• Positive, leading to Adams' re-election

• Indifferent, with no impact on the election

• Supportive, strengthening the Federalist Party