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What occurred as a result of the XYZ Affair?

A
Relations between the United States and France worsened.
B
The Democratic-Republicans argued against the French.
C
The Federalists refused to pass new laws.
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Which of these outcomes happened after the conflict with France began?

A
Democratic-Republicans began to worry about Federalist support for the French.
B
Federalists began to worry about Democratic-Republican support for the French.
C
The nation united in outrage against the French.
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Which of the following statements is true of the Alien and Sedition Acts?

A
They were designed to keep immigrants and the French in power.
B
They encouraged Americans to speak out against the government.
C
They were supported by Federalists and not by Democratic-Republicans.
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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 created resolutions to speak out against the acts.
C
They remained neutral about them, ignoring them until they expired.
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Which of the following were issues in the 1800 campaign? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
the Alien and Sedition Acts
B
support for Spain
C
the increase in the federal government’s power
D
views on religion
E
taxation without representation
7

Which leader won the election of 1800?

A
John Adams
B
Aaron Burr
C
Thomas Jefferson
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This quote shows which of the following statements to be true?

A
Those punished for committing a crime would be sent to the Northwest Territory.
B
Involuntary servitude was legal in the Northwest Territory.
C
Slavery was not allowed in the Northwest Territory.
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Look at the map of the Louisiana Purchase. Why was this purchase significant?Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
It provided access to the Mississippi River.
B
It was purchased from Spain.
C
It nearly doubled the size of the United States.
D
It provided military protection from the French.
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Based on Jefferson’s letter to Meriwether Lewis, what was the purpose of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

A
The expedition was to settle along the Missouri River.
B
The expedition was to find the most direct river route to the Pacific Ocean.
C
The expedition was to find the best way to attack the Spanish.
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What controversial idea was supported by the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions?

A
States had the power to nullify federal laws.
B
The federal government was changing the Constitution without states’ consent.
C
The rights of immigrants were not enforced by some states.
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The election of 1800 is historically important for which of the following reasons?Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
The Federalists stayed in power.
B
Power transferred peacefully from one party to another.
C
The Federalists lost power.
D
No vice president was elected.

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