Review - Mod 7B (Adams and Jefferson)

The first two political parties in the United States were the _____________.

• Democratic-Republicans and Federalists

• Federalists and Loyalists

• Liberals and Conservatives

• Democrats and Republicans

How did the presidential election of 1796 differ from all other presidential elections?

• A) A Democrat and a Republican ran together on the same ticket.

• B) The President and Vice President were from opposing parties.

• C) Electoral College eliminated the need for a popular vote.

• D) Both political parties held nominating conventions to select their candidates.

Who became vice president as a result of the 1796 election?

• Aaron Burr

• Thomas Pinckney

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

Who became president as a result of the 1796 election?

• Thomas Pinckney

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• Aaron Burr

Which of the following best describes the "XYZ Affair"?

• This established the federal court system and the location of the courts.

• This gave the United States claim to most Indian lands in the Northwest Territory.

• This settled disputes between the United States and Great Britain that arose in the early 1790's.

• This settled border and trade disputes between the United States and Spain by opening up the Port of New Orleans.

• French delegates demanded a $250,000 bribe for their Foreign Minister and a $12,000,000 loan.

Which statement BEST summarizes how President Adams reacted to the crisis with France?

• To avoid war, Adams ignored French attacks on American ships.

• To avoid war, Adams gave in to French demands for a bribe.

• Adams strengthened the navy and asked Congress to declare war.

• Adams strengthened the army and navy but kept the nation out of a war.

Why were the Alien and Sedition Acts passed by the Federalists?

• To crush opposition to war and silence critics

• To ensure all citizens could speak freely.

• To increase the size of the navy to fight the Quasi-War.

• To make it easier for immigrants to become citizens.

What was the effect of the Sedition act of 1798?

• made it more difficult for immigrants to attain U.S. citizenship

• created 16 new federal judgeships that Adams filled before leaving office

• created a separate ballot for president and vice president

• forbade anyone from publishing or voicing criticism of the federal government

• gave the President the authority to deport aliens

Who decided the election of 1800?

• the House of Representatives

• the popular vote

• the state legislatures

• the Electoral College

Who became president as a result of the 1800 election?

• Aaron Burr

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Thomas Pinckney