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?

Increased tension between the U.S. and France Signup and view all the answers

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

Federal Constitution Signup and view all the answers

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

Newspaper editors critical of Adams or Jefferson Signup and view all the answers

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

They violated the first amendment rights of freedom of speech and press Signup and view all the answers

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

They targeted newspaper editors and violated freedom of press Signup and view all the answers

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

He ran on a platform criticizing their unconstitutionality Signup and view all the answers

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

He appointed numerous Federalist judges under it Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Jeffersonian-Republicans or Democrat-Republicans Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

That they would create dissent among Americans Signup and view all the answers

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

Non-Citizen Deportation Act Signup and view all the answers

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

Which event marked the official end of the Revolutionary War?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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