John Adams and Early U.S. Politics

Who was the second president of the United States?

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• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams
• James Madison

What was the XYZ Affair?

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• A trade agreement with Great Britain

• A diplomatic incident with France
• A peace treaty with France

• A military alliance with France

What were the Alien and Sedition Acts?

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• Laws to promote immigration

• Laws to restrict freedom of speech
• Laws to strengthen the navy

• Laws to improve trade relations

Why did John Adams send diplomats to France in 1800?

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• To declare war

• To negotiate a peace treaty
• To form a military alliance

• To demand a bribe

What was one of John Adams' beliefs about government?

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• A weak government is best

• An independent judiciary is important
• Education is unnecessary

• Freedom of speech should be limited

Who defeated John Adams in the election of 1800?

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• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson
• James Madison

• Alexander Hamilton