John Adams' Presidency (1797-1801)

What event in 1797 involved American representatives and a demand for a bribe by the French?

• The XYZ Affair

• The Alien and Sedition Acts

• The Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions

• The Treaty of Paris

In 1798, Congress prepared for war with France by establishing the ____.

• Department of the Army

• Department of the Navy

• Department of Defense

• Department of State

Which acts passed in 1798 made it a crime to criticize the government, Congress, or the President?

• The XYZ Affair

• The Alien and Sedition Acts

• The Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions

• The Treaty of Ghent

In 1800, the United States capital was moved to ____.

• New York City

• Philadelphia

• Washington, D.C.

• Boston

Who was the President of the United States from 1797 to 1801?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• James Madison

The XYZ Affair caused widespread resentment toward which country?

• Great Britain

• Spain

• France

• Germany

Which political party was led by Thomas Jefferson and supported the French people?

• Federalist Party

• Democratic-Republican Party

• Whig Party

• Republican Party

The Alien and Sedition Acts were passed to stop criticism from followers of which political leader?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Monroe

In protest of the Alien and Sedition Acts, which two states adopted resolutions declaring them unconstitutional?

• New York and New Jersey

• Kentucky and Virginia

• Pennsylvania and Delaware

• Georgia and South Carolina

What is a quasi war?

• A quasi war is a formal declaration of war between nations.
• A quasi war is a peaceful negotiation process between countries.
• A quasi war is an undeclared conflict between nations involving hostilities.
• A quasi war is a type of economic agreement between nations.