The New Nation and the First Party System

In what way was the election of 1796 significant?

• There was a tie in the votes.

• It was the first contested election.

• There was a transfer of power between parties.

• It was the first time there was a presidential election.

How did President Washington feel about the conflict between France and Great Britain?

• He felt loyalty to France.

• He wanted to remain neutral.

• He encouraged the French in setting up a republic.

• He wanted to protect business interests with Great Britain.

Why did President John Adams send American representatives to France in what would become known as the XYZ Affair?

• Three French agents had demanded a bribe.

• Americans planned to help France with their war.

• The French had begun seizing American merchant ships.

• He wanted the French to know that America was forming a navy.

How did the Federalists feel about the Alien and Sedition Acts?

• They felt Congress was overstepping its authority.

• They felt the acts would protect national security.

• They felt Congress should not have the authority to pass laws.

• They felt the acts did not go far enough to ensure political dissent.

Who ultimately decided the election of 1800?

• the House of Representatives

• Thomas Jefferson

• the Electoral College

• Aaron Burr

Use the diagram to answer the following question. Which phrase completes the diagram?

• put the United States in debt

• improved relations with Spain

• doubled the size of the United States

• caused a war between France and the United States

How was the outcome of Jefferson sending two representatives to France related to what is shown on this map?

• They purchased New Orleans for $10 million.

• They purchased the Louisiana Territory for $15 million.

• They purchased New Orleans and avoided a war with France.

• They purchased the Louisiana Territory and returned it to Spain.

Use the excerpt to answer the following question.

“not so can it ever be in the hands of France. the impetuosity of her temper, the energy & restlessness

of her character, placed in a point of eternal friction with us, and our character, which though quiet, &

loving peace & the pursuit of wealth, is high minded, despising wealth in competition with insult or injury,

enterprizing & energetic as any nation on earth, these circumstances render it impossible that France and

the US. can continue long friends when they meet in so irritable a position.”

—Thomas Jefferson to Robert R. Livingston, April 18, 1802

According to the excerpt, why is it in the United States’ best interest to buy the Louisiana Territory?

• It would give the United States access to the port of New Orleans.

• It would provide more space for the growing U.S. population.

• It would bring wealth to both the United States and France.

• It would prevent future conflict with France.

What was the main concern expressed by Thomas Jefferson regarding France in the excerpt?

• France's desire to expand its territory.

• France's inability to maintain peace with the U.S.

• France's economic competition with the U.S.

• France's alliance with other European nations.

What year did Thomas Jefferson write the letter to Robert R. Livingston?

• 1800

• 1801

• 1802

• 1803