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? Options: wanted big federal government and a national bank, believed that only wealthy, educated people should be in political office, wanted small federal government and common people to have a say, fought for an end to taxes from England

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wanted small federal government and common people to have a say

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Why was France angry at the United States over Jays Treaty?

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It seemed like the United States was favoring England

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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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After the X,Y,Z Affair congress and John Adams sent naval ships over to France. This started what is known as the _______.

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Quasi-War

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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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Working to undermine or tear down the government is called __________.

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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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During Adam's presidency, France and England were at war. This was a problem because

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neither country wanted the United States to trade goods with the other.