What crisis did John Adams face soon after taking office?

Quiz on John Adams and the XYZ Affair

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Economic recession
Conflict with France
Civil war
Natural disaster
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What event in 1797 involved French ships seizing American ships?
The Boston Tea Party
The XYZ Affair
The Quasi-War
The War of 1812
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What was the XYZ Affair?
A trade agreement
A political and diplomatic episode
A peace treaty
A military alliance
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Why did Adams refuse to declare war on France?
He wanted to expand territory
He wanted to keep the country out of European affairs
He was allied with France
He lacked military resources
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Why did many Federalists criticize Adams?
They wanted to support France
They hoped a war would weaken the Democratic Republicans
They wanted to increase taxes
They opposed the Constitution
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What power did the Alien Act give to the President?
The power to declare war
The power to expel foreigners
The power to raise taxes
The power to veto laws
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What did the Sedition Act make illegal?
Criticizing the government
Owning land
Trading with France
Voting in elections
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