AnswersFL-2100310-United States History Semester 1Ratification and the Bill of Rights

Adams’s Presidency Answers

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Why did the French begin seizing American ships at sea?

A
They needed more sailors for their navy.
B
They were angered by what they saw as American support of Britain.
C
They wanted to support Britain by capturing enemy American ships.
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After the XYZ Affair, there was a negative reaction in the United States to

A
the British.
B
the French.
C
President Adams.
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Which of the following best summarizes the outcome of the affair?

A
Adams avoided war and won support in his own party.
B
Adams succeeded in his quest to start a war with France.
C
Adams avoided war but created conflict within his party.
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How did Democratic-Republicans react to the Alien and Sedition Acts?

A
They supported the acts by voting for them in Congress.
B
They opposed them by charging that they were unconstitutional.
C
They remained neutral about them, ignoring them until they expired.
5

What was the purpose of the Harrison Land Act?

A
To encourage White settlement in the Northwest Territory
B
To prevent White settlers from moving to the Northwest Territory
C
To officially remove Indigenous people from the Northwest Territory
6

Why did the House of Representatives have to settle the election of 1800?

A
Jefferson and Adams both dropped out of the race.
B
Neither party had nominated a candidate for president.
C
Two candidates had the same number of electoral votes.
7

Who did the Alien and Sedition Acts target? Check all that apply.

A
Immigrants
B
Federalists
C
Democratic-Republicans
D
Britain
E
France
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How did Thomas Jefferson respond to the Judiciary Act?

A
He opposed the creation of the circuit judges system.
B
He refused to send letters of commission to all of the appointees.
C
He continued to add more justices to the Supreme Court.
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The election of 1800 is historically important for which of the following reasons? Check all that apply.

A
The Federalists stayed in power.
B
Power transferred peacefully from one party to another.
C
The House of Representatives had to decide the outcome of the election.
D
The Federalists lost power.
E
No vice president was elected.

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