The Adams Administration and Early American Political Parties Assessment

What was the main result of the disagreements between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson during Washington's presidency?

• The formation of a two-party political system
• The creation of the Electoral College
• The establishment of the national bank
• The implementation of Jay's Treaty

In the election of 1796, why did Thomas Jefferson become vice president?

• He was personally selected by John Adams
• He won the popular vote
• He received the second-most Electoral College votes
• He was appointed by Congress

Which of the following best describes the Democratic-Republicans' view of the Constitution?

• They supported a loose interpretation
• They believed in strict interpretation
• They wanted to completely rewrite it
• They opposed having a Constitution

What was the XYZ Affair?

• A secret military alliance with Britain
• A trade agreement with France
• A meeting where French agents demanded a bribe before negotiations
• A dispute over state boundaries

What was the primary purpose of the Alien and Sedition Acts?

• To promote immigration
• To strengthen state governments
• To protect voting rights
• To strengthen federal government power

How many years did the Naturalization Act require immigrants to live in the United States before becoming citizens?

• Five years
• Ten years
• Fourteen years
• Twenty years

Which group was NOT directly targeted by the Alien and Sedition Acts?

• French immigrants
• Irish immigrants
• British merchants
• Democratic-Republican newspaper editors

What was the main argument presented in the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions?

• That the president should have more power
• That states had the right to nullify unconstitutional federal laws
• That immigrants should be banned
• That France should be declared an enemy

What was President Adams' major foreign policy achievement?

• Winning a war against France
• Creating an alliance with Britain
• Maintaining U.S. neutrality
• Defeating Spain

Which statement best describes the Federalist Party's approach to government?

• They favored farming over manufacturing
• They supported strong state governments
• They favored a loose interpretation of the Constitution
• They opposed the national bank