Flashcard on the Presidency of John Adams

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What was a significant challenge John Adams faced during his presidency? Options: Managing foreign relations, Establishing a national bank, Dealing with the Alien and Sedition Acts, Creating the Bill of Rights

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Dealing with the Alien and Sedition Acts

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Which political party did John Adams belong to?

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Federalists

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What was the main purpose of the Alien Acts?

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To increase citizenship wait time

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How did the Sedition Act affect freedom of speech?

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It restricted criticism of the government.

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Which two states adopted the Resolutions against the Sedition Act? Options: Virginia and Maryland, Kentucky and Tennessee, Virginia and Kentucky, Massachusetts and New York

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Virginia and Kentucky

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What was one consequence of the Alien and Sedition Acts? Options: Increased immigration, Stronger state governments, Debates about federal power, More political parties

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Debates about federal power

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Who was jailed for criticizing President Adams under the Sedition Act?

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James Callender

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What was the main argument of Jefferson and Madison against the Alien and Sedition Acts?

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The Sedition Act was a case of government overreach of power

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What year did the Federal Government move to Washington D.C.?

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1800

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What was one of the main criticisms of the Alien and Sedition Acts?

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They violated individual rights.