John Adams Presidency

What made the election of 1796 significant? (#1)

• It was the first election with political parties.

• It was the first election with a female candidate.

• It was the first election where everyone could vote.

• It was the first election held in the 1900s

Most Northern states supported the Federalists/John Adams because: (#2)

• they favored an economy based on trade and manufacturing

• they opposed the Federalists' policies.

• they were primarily agricultural and rural.

• they had strong ties with Southern states.

Most Southern states supported the Democratic-Republican/Thomas Jefferson because: (#3)

• They favored a strong central government.

• They supported states' rights and interests of farmers

• They wanted to abolish slavery.

• They were against the Bill of Rights.

What did the French do to upset the Americans? (#5)

• Imposed heavy taxes

• Formed an alliance with Britain

• Captured American ships then tried to bribe the United States

• Refused to trade with America

Adams reacted to the XYZ affair by: (#6)

• avoiding war with France

• declaring war on France

• ignoring the affair

• resigning from his position

The Democratic-Republicans disagreed with the Alien and Sedition Acts because: (#8)

• They believed it violated their rights

• They supported stronger federal government control.

• They wanted to increase immigration restrictions.

• They agreed with the Federalists' policies.

Why might some people disagree with the Sedition Act? (#9)

• Because it limits freedom of speech

• Because it increases taxes

• Because it promotes free trade

• Because it supports environmental policies

According to the text, why were the Alien and Sedition Acts controversial? (#10)

• Because they helped the Democratic-Republicans win the election.

• Because people believed they stopped people from criticizing the government.

• Because they made it easier for immigrants to become citizens.

• Because they protected the country from foreign threats.