John Adams Presidency

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What were the two political parties that developed after George Washington's presidency?

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Democratic-Republican and Federalist

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Which early political party wanted a strong federal government and economy based on manufacturing?

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Federalist

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Which of the following best describes the Democratic-Republican political party? wanted a strong government and a national bank, believed that only wealthy, educated people should be in political office, wanted a weak federal government but more power to state governments, wanted the economy to be based on manufacturing

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wanted a weak federal government but more power to state governments

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Why was France angry at the United States? Options: People in France really hated the United States, France believed the United States planned to attack their ships, The French agents felt Adams was conspiring with Russia to bomb the French capital, It seemed like the United States was favoring England by continuing to trade with them

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It seemed like the United States was favoring England by continuing to trade with them

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What is the name of the event in which the French foreign minister refused to meet with U.S. diplomats and demand a bribe?

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The X,Y,Z Affair

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What was the law passed by John Adams and the Federalist government that allowed for deporting "dangerous" people who were not citizens of the U.S.?

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Alien Act

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Speaking out against the government was considered __________.

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Sedition

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Why were the Democratic-Republicans (and most Americans) so upset by the Alien and Sedition Acts?

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because they violated the rights protected in the Constitution

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What was the Democratic-Republican response to the Alien and Sedition Acts?

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Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions

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The Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions showed that _________.

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states had the power to stand up against the federal government if they felt their rights were being violated