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What treaty marked the official end of the Revolutionary War?
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?
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?
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?
What was John Adams' role before holding political office?
What position did John Adams hold before becoming the President of the United States?
What position did John Adams hold before becoming the President of the United States?
What was the view of the Federalists towards the French Revolution?
What was the view of the Federalists towards the French Revolution?
What was the main reason behind the French seizure of US merchant ships?
What was the main reason behind the French seizure of US merchant ships?
What was the purpose of the envoy sent to France by John Adams?
What was the purpose of the envoy sent to France by John Adams?
What was the main reason behind the passage of the Alien & Sedition Acts?
What was the main reason behind the passage of the Alien & Sedition Acts?
What was the purpose of the Sedition Act?
What was the purpose of the Sedition Act?
What was the main target of the prosecutions under the Alien and Sedition Acts?
What was the main target of the prosecutions under the Alien and Sedition Acts?
What was the main argument made by Thomas Jefferson against the Sedition Act?
What was the main argument made by Thomas Jefferson against the Sedition Act?
What was the outcome of the Sedition Act's expiration?
What was the outcome of the Sedition Act's expiration?
What was the purpose of the midnight appointments made by John Adams?
What was the purpose of the midnight appointments made by John Adams?
What is the current status of the Alien Enemies Act?
What is the current status of the Alien Enemies Act?
