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John Adams' Presidency

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What treaty marked the official end of the Revolutionary War?

Treaty of Paris of 1783 (correct)

Treaty of Paris of 1776

Treaty of Independence of 1790

Treaty of London of 1785

What was the main concern of the Anti-Federalists during the ratification process of the federal Constitution?

A strong centralized government

Lack of international recognition

Unfair representation of states

Threats to personal liberties (correct)

What were the two emerging political parties formed during the ratification process of the federal Constitution?

Democrats and Republicans

Federalists and Anti-Federalists (correct)

Nationalists and Internationalists

Liberalists and Conservatives

What was John Adams' role before holding political office?

A founding father Signup and view all the answers

What position did John Adams hold before becoming the President of the United States?

Vice-President Signup and view all the answers

What was the view of the Federalists towards the French Revolution?

They believed it was leading to chaos and anarchy. Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason behind the French seizure of US merchant ships?

The US was not providing enough financial and military support to France. Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the envoy sent to France by John Adams?

To try to solve the tension between the two countries and avoid an all-out war. Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason behind the passage of the Alien & Sedition Acts?

To prevent dissent among American citizens and promote unity. Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Sedition Act?

To make it illegal to publish any 'false, scandalous, or malicious writing' about the government. Signup and view all the answers

What was the main target of the prosecutions under the Alien and Sedition Acts?

Anti-Adams or Jefferson supporters, including many newspaper editors Signup and view all the answers

What was the main argument made by Thomas Jefferson against the Sedition Act?

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

What was the outcome of the Sedition Act's expiration?

Those who were jailed under the law were released by Thomas Jefferson Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the midnight appointments made by John Adams?

To appoint judges who would ensure a Federalist point of view in the judiciary Signup and view all the answers

What is the current status of the Alien Enemies Act?

A revised version of the law is still in effect today Signup and view all the answers