John Adams Alien & Sedition Acts

Who became president after George Washington?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Matthew Lyon

• Benjamin Franklin

What did the Alien Bill allow the president to do?

• Make new laws

• Throw foreigners out of the country

• Change the Constitution

• Declare war

Why was Thomas Jefferson upset about the Sedition Act?

• It banned newspapers

• It increased taxes

• It allowed the president to stay in office for life

• It restricted freedom of speech

What happened to Matthew Lyon under the Sedition Act?

• He was given an award

• He moved to another country

• He was sent to jail

• He became president

What did Thomas Jefferson call his election victory in 1800?

• A disaster

• A revolution

• A surprise

• A mistake