John Adams' Presidency
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What was John Adams' role in the Continental Congress prior to holding political office?

  • He was the president of the Continental Congress
  • He was a member of the Continental Congress (correct)
  • He was the vice-president of the Continental Congress
  • He was the secretary of the Continental Congress

    • Which event marked the official end of the Revolutionary War?

  • Ratification of the Federal Constitution
  • XYZ Affair
  • Treaty of Paris of 1783 (correct)
  • Alien & Sedition Acts

    • What ideology did the Federalists support during the time of John Adams' presidency?

  • Strong centralized government (correct)
  • Support for state autonomy
  • Advocacy for limited federal powers
  • Threat to personal liberties

    • What was one significant outcome of the XYZ Affair during John Adams' presidency?

    <p>Increased tension between the U.S. and France</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which document became a basis for emerging political parties in the United States during Adams' presidency?

    <p>Federal Constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the primary targets of prosecution under the Alien & Sedition Acts?

    <p>Newspaper editors critical of Adams or Jefferson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Thomas Jefferson's main criticism of the Alien & Sedition Acts?

    <p>They violated the first amendment rights of freedom of speech and press</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why were the Alien & Sedition Acts considered by some to be unconstitutional?

    <p>They targeted newspaper editors and violated freedom of press</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Thomas Jefferson address the issue of Alien & Sedition Acts during his campaign against John Adams?

    <p>He ran on a platform criticizing their unconstitutionality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the lasting impact of Adams' presidency regarding the Judiciary Act of 1801?

    <p>He appointed numerous Federalist judges under it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was George Washington's stance on the two-party system?

    <p>He disliked the two-party system and warned against it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which political party supported the French Revolution according to the text?

    <p>Jeffersonian-Republicans or Democrat-Republicans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the XYZ Affair mentioned in the text?

    <p>To seek resolution of tensions between the U.S. and France</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary concern of the Federalists regarding European immigrants in the United States?

    <p>That they would create dissent among Americans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was NOT one of the laws included in the Alien & Sedition Acts?

    <p>Non-Citizen Deportation Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

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