WorksheetsJohn Adams's Presidency
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Jay's Treaty, was considered by most Americans to be:
a)
An act of courage
b)
An act of treason
c)
Celebrated
d)
Honorable
2.
Who became Vice-President after coming in second in 1796?
a)
John Adams
b)
George Washington
c)
Henry Knox
d)
Thomas Jefferson
3.
George Washington only served 2 terms.
a)
True
b)
False
4.
This political party heavily favored industry.
a)
Federalist
b)
Democratic-Republican
5.
This cabinet member was responsible for creation of the Bank of the United States.
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
Henry Knox
c)
Edmund Randolph
d)
Alexander Hamilton
6.
What does this picture represent?
a)
The Alien Act
b)
Not Freedom of Speech Act
c)
The Parents Can Keep Their Children Quiet Act
d)
The Sedition Act
7.
Why were the Alien and Sedition Acts passed?
a)
To silence Democratic-Republican opposition
b)
To promote immigration to the US
c)
To end immigration to the US
d)
To improve conditions for immigrants to the US
8.
Which of the following WAS NOT TRUE of the Presidential Election of 1796?
a)
The candidate with the most electoral votes became president
b)
Democratic-Republican John Adams won the vice presidency
c)
Federalist John Adams won the presidency
d)
Democratic-Republican Jefferson won vice president
9.
Not siding with one country or the other.
a)
Neutrality
b)
Peace
c)
Diplomacy
d)
Negligence
10.
Relations with the governments of other countries.
a)
Foreign Policy
b)
Domestic Policy
11.
Adams began his presidency in the midst of serious problems with France.
a)
True
b)
False
12.
Made it a crime to write, print, utter or publish anything critical of the United States government
is???
is???
a)
Sedition Act
b)
Nullification
c)
Secession
d)
John Adams' Presidency
13.
Who was the first president to live in the White House?
a)
George Washington
b)
John Quincy Adams
c)
John Adams
d)
Thomas Jefferson
14.
Under this act, the President gained the power to imprison or deport citizens of other countries residing in the United States
a)
Alien Act
b)
Naturalization Act
c)
Sedition Act
d)
Immigration Act
15.
Under this act, it was against the law to criticize government officials unless you could prove everything you said.
a)
Alien Act
b)
Sedition Act
c)
Naturalization Act
d)
Virginia-Kentucky Resolution
16.
John Adams was from what Political Party
a)
Federalist
b)
Anti Federalist
c)
Democratic Republican
17.
Thomas Jefferson was from what political party
a)
Federalist
b)
Anti Federalist
c)
Democratic Republican
18.
Vice President under John Adams
a)
Hamilton
b)
Pinckney
c)
Jefferson
19.
How many diplomats did John Adams send to negotiate with France
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
20.
Washington set many examples for future presidents to follow. These are called
a)
Prototype
b)
Illustration
c)
Precedent
d)
Hierarchy
21.
President Adams sent officials to Paris to negotiate a treaty with the French revolutionary government to settle disagreements over trade issues. What did the French demand of the US before they would begin negotiations?
a)
$250,000 and a loan to the French government of $10 million
b)
Free access to major ports along the Atlantic coast for restocking supplies
c)
repayment of the debts amassed from the Revolutionary War
d)
recognition of the legitimacy of the new french government under Napoleon
22.
John Adams passed the Alien and Sedition Act which took away rights from the_______ Amendment.
a)
1st
b)
3rd
c)
10th
d)
12th
23.
The XYZ Affair was between
a)
French and British
b)
Natives and Americans
c)
Americans and French
d)
French and Natives
24.
Three French agents demanded money and a public apology this event was known as?
a)
ABC Affair
b)
Quasi War
c)
XYZ War
d)
XYZ Affair
25.
What did agents XYZ want?
a)
World Peace
b)
Energy Independence
c)
A Bribe
d)
A Minimum Wage
26.
What Resolutions suggested that states could nullify, or overrule federal laws.
a)
The Virginia and Kentucky Resolution
b)
The North & South Carolina Resolution
c)
The Alien & Sedition Resolution
d)
The XYZ Affair Resoultion
27.
Three French agents tried to get bribes from the United States and caused a scandal known as the?
a)
The XYZ Affair
b)
The Impressment Affair
c)
The Alien Act
d)
The Sedition Act
28.
Which president did NOT believe in political parties?
a)
George Washington
b)
John Adams
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
James Madison
29.
What does it mean to capture soldiers from their boats? (sailors)
a)
Impressment
b)
Embargo
c)
Popular Sovereignty
30.
A tariff is:
a)
an illegal act of smuggling
b)
an illegal act of smuggling
c)
a tax on imports
d)
a tax on tea
31.
What was George Washington's reasoning for his neutrality position?
a)
Jefferson persuaded Washington to stay neutral toward France
b)
He wanted to concentrate on our commercial relationships
c)
He wanted to show the world the U.S. was a peaceful nation
d)
He did not want to be dragged into a foreign war
32.
What did Americans declare as a result of the XYZ Affair?
a)
No taxation without representation
b)
Millions for defense; not one cent for tribute
c)
Steer clear of permanent alliances
d)
I've yet begun to fight
33.
What amount did XYZ demand as a bribe to negotiate with the Americans?
a)
$250,000
b)
$500,000
c)
$175,000
d)
$800,000
34.
What did George Washington warn Americans to avoid in his Farewell Address?
a)
2-term limits
b)
Permanent alliances with other countries
c)
Trade with Britain
d)
Violating the 1st Amendment
35.
One main difference between Jefferson and Hamilton was WHAT?
a)
Hamilton wanted a strong government and Jefferson wanted to protect power of the states
b)
Hamilton wanted a limited central government, Jefferson didn't
c)
Hamilton wanted states rights, Jefferson wanted strong government
36.
True or False:
The significance of the Whiskey Rebellion was that it helped emphasize the authority of the federal government to pass taxes and to put down domestic rebellions.
The significance of the Whiskey Rebellion was that it helped emphasize the authority of the federal government to pass taxes and to put down domestic rebellions.
a)
True
b)
False
37.
What was the XYZ Affair?
a)
Some Americans wanted to change the alphabet
b)
French Agents tried to extort money and a loan from American diplomats
c)
American diplomats bribed French agents
d)
President Adams invented algebra
38.
Three French agents tried to get bribes from the United States and caused a scandal known as the?
a)
The XYZ Affair
b)
The Impressment Affair
c)
The Alien Act
d)
The Sedition Act
39.
WASHINGTON'S FIRST SEC. OF STATE WAS _________________.?
a)
CONDOLEESA RICE
b)
JOHN ROBERTS
c)
THOMAS JEFFERSON
d)
BEN FRANKLIN
40.
1ST SECRETARY OF TREASURY
a)
ALEXANDER HAMILTON
b)
HENRY KNOX
c)
THOMAS JEFFERSON
d)
THEODORE ROOSEVELT
41.
A group of selected advisors that helped Washington with issues in office?
a)
Congress
b)
Police
c)
Cabinet
d)
Jury
42.
Pro France
a)
Democratic - Republican
b)
Federalist
43.
Pro Industry
a)
Democratic - Republican
b)
Federalist
44.
Pro British
a)
Democratic - Republican
b)
Federalist
45.
In his Farewell Address, George Washington warned against political divisions, foreign alliances, and public what?
a)
Intolerance
b)
Bullying
c)
Neutrality
d)
Debt
46.
Americans were satisfied with which treaty because Spain agreed to change the Florida border?
a)
Jay's Treaty
b)
Pinckney's Treaty
c)
Treaty of Paris of 1783
d)
Treaty of Versailles
47.
In 1790 and 1791 who commanded an American Indian group that defeated U.S. forces in the Northwest Territory?
a)
Sitting Bull
b)
Squanto
c)
Little Turtle
d)
Kicking Bird
48.
The election of 1796 saw the development of these groups that help elect people and shape laws.
a)
Political Action Committees
b)
Political Parties
c)
Departments
d)
Religions
49.
These laws allowed the president to remove foreign residents he thought were involved in plots against the government.
a)
Stamp Act
b)
Intolerable Acts
c)
Alien and Sedition Acts
d)
Navigation Acts
50.
He won the presidential election of 1796 and became the second President of the United States.
a)
James Madison
b)
John Adams
c)
John Quincy Adams
d)
Thomas Jefferson
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