TN 8.37 Social Studies

How many years did a foreigner have to live in the US before becoming a US citizen under a law passed by President John Adams?

• 2

• 5

• 15

• 14

Which Treaty between the US and Great Britain allowed for the US to trade with the British, be compensated for the damaged and seised ships by the British, but also cause the US to pay off debt to the British?

• Jay Treaty

• Paris Treaty

• Treaty of Versailles

• Adams Treaty

What was the name of the act that allowed for the President to deport any person who was not a US citizen he deems dangerous to the peace and safety of the US?

• Trail of Tears

• Removal Act

• Alien Act

• Sedition Act

During the XYZ Affair who said this quote about going to war? “Millions for defense, but not one cent for tribute.”

• John Adams
• Thomas Jefferson
• George Washington
• Charles Cotesworth Pinckney

John Adams was the ____ President of the United States.

• 5th
• 3rd
• 2nd
• 1st

The Sedition Act...

• Did not allow for cliticization of the government and Americans were ok with that

• Encouraged freedom of speech in all areas including out in public spaces

• Made it a crime to criticize the government, especially through the newspapers

• Legalized criticism of the government, especially in newspapers

The French were enraged at America during the French Revolution because of the

• Louisiana Purchase
• Monroe Doctrine
• XYZ Affair
• Jay Treaty

What were the French trying to get from America during the XYZ Affair?

• Military alliance
• A $200,000 bribe and fair trade

• A $200,000 bribe and a $10 million loan

• Colonial territory

Who are the 3 men that President Adams sent to settle the dispute with France?

• Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, John Marshall, and Elbridge Gerry
• Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, Benjamin Franklin
• James Madison, John Jay, Alexander Hamilton
• George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams

Which political party was in favor of the Jay Treaty?

• Whig Party
• Federalist Party
• Democratic-Republican Party
• Green Party