Quiz Review - Adam's Presidency
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- Q1Which of the following was NOT true of the election of 1796?
The Federalists won both the presidency and vice presidency.
There were 12 candidates overall.
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson gained the most electoral votes.
This was the race for the presidency after George Washington retired.
30s - Q2A political party created in the 1790s that favored a strong federal government, a loose interpretation of the Constitution, a focus on domestic affairs and also promoted industry and trade.Users re-arrange answers into correct orderJumble45s
- Q3
Democratic-Republican vice president from 1796 who favored strong state governments, a strict interpretation of the Constitution, a pro-French alliance, and promoted agricultural interests.
Users re-arrange answers into correct orderJumble45s - Q4
2nd President of the United States. A member of the Federalist party. From Massachusetts.
Users re-arrange answers into correct orderJumble45s - Q5Which of the following did the Federalist economic policy focus on?
agriculture
farming
strong government
trade, banking, and industry30s - Q6Democratic-Republicans favored an economy based farming and were primarily located in theUsers re-arrange answers into correct orderJumble45s
- Q7The Federalists wanted a foreign policy that did all of the following EXCEPT:
provided aid to the French
strengthened trade with Britain
did not get the US involved in many foreign affairs
remained neutral on the world stage
30s - Q8The Democratic-Republican party felt that providing aid and support to _______________ was important.Users re-arrange answers into correct orderJumble45s
- Q9Federalist view on federal government powerUsers re-arrange answers into correct orderJumble45s
- Q10Which is true of the Democratic-Republican view on government power?
Weak state governments.
Executive branch is the
Stronger state governments.Loose interpretation of the Constitution.
30s - Q11
During a war it was fighting with Britain, this country began seizing American ships and sailors.
England
France
Denmark
Spain
30s - Q12
A 1797 incident in which French officials demanded a bribe from U.S. diplomats in order to discuss a treaty between the two countries.
Users re-arrange answers into correct orderJumble45s - Q13"Millions for defense, but not one cent for ___________________!"Users re-arrange answers into correct orderJumble45s
- Q14
Series of four laws passed by the Federalist Congress during Adams Presidency in 1798 to reduce the political power of recent immigrants. Response to the XYZ Affair and growing opposition of Democratic-Republicans in the US.
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Which statement is NOT true of the Alien Act passed during Adam's presidency?
It was passed in response to the XYZ Affair
It kept people from speaking out against the president.
It allowed the government to deport or imprison immigrants.
It was passed by a majority Federalist Congress and administration.
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