John Adams

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During which presidency did John Adams serve as vice-president?

  • Thomas Jefferson
  • George Washington (correct)
  • James Monroe
  • James Madison

Which event marked the official end of the Revolutionary War?

  • The Treaty of Paris of 1783 (correct)
  • The ratification of the federal Constitution
  • The XYZ affair
  • The signing of the Declaration of Independence

Who were the two main political parties during John Adams' presidency?

  • Liberals and Conservatives
  • Democrats and Republicans
  • Federalists and Anti-Federalists (correct)
  • Whigs and Tories

During John Adams' presidency, America's relationship with France became tense primarily because

<p>France demanded a bribe and loan from the United States (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT one of the Alien & Sedition Acts passed by the Federalist-led Congress in 1798?

<p>Naturalization Act (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What caused a debate over first amendment rights during John Adams' presidency?

<p>The prosecution of anti-Adams supporters under the Alien &amp; Sedition Acts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which amendment did Thomas Jefferson argue the Sedition Act violated?

<p>First Amendment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who ran his election campaign against John Adams in part on the unconstitutionality of the Alien & Sedition Acts?

<p>Thomas Jefferson (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Alien & Sedition Acts?

<p>To respond to the threat of war with France (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the legacy of the Alien & Sedition Acts?

<p>A revised version of the Alien Enemies Act is still in effect today (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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