Adams’s Presidency

Question 1

Why was the election of 1800 a turning point in American history?

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It was the first time that political power shifted.

Question 2

The law that made it a crime to criticize the government was the

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Sedition Act.

Question 3

Why did US and French diplomats fail to smooth relations between the two countries in 1796?

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French diplomats demanded large bribes and loans.

Question 4

The Virginia Resolution was written by

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James Madison.

Question 5

According to the Virginia and Kentucky resolutions, how should states respond to federal laws they considered unconstitutional?

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by refusing to enforce them

Question 6

During the 1790s, France wanted US support for its war with Great Britain because

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France helped during the American Revolution.

Question 7

How did the Alien and Sedition Acts affect the election of 1800?

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John Adams lost support because the acts were unpopular.

Question 8

The election of 1800 marked the first time a US president was chosen by

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the House of Representatives.

Question 9

The winner of the presidential election in 1800 was

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Thomas Jefferson.

Question 10

Why were many news editors and printers convicted under the Sedition Act?

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They criticized the government’s actions.

Adams’s Presidency Answers