U.S. History Quiz

Who was the second President of the United States?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• James Madison

What was the XYZ Affair primarily about?

• A trade agreement with Britain

• A diplomatic conflict with France

• A land purchase from Spain

• A military alliance with Germany

Which act allowed the President to deport non-citizens deemed dangerous?

• Sedition Act

• Alien Act

• Embargo Act

• Navigation Act

Which act made it a crime to publish false or malicious statements against the government?

• Alien Act

• Sedition Act

• Stamp Act

• Intolerable Acts

What were the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions a response to?

• The Stamp Act

• The Alien and Sedition Acts

• The XYZ Affair

• The Louisiana Purchase

Which election is known for the peaceful transfer of power between political parties in the U.S.?

• Election of 1796

• Election of 1800

• Election of 1824

• Election of 1860

Who succeeded John Adams as President of the United States?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Monroe

• Andrew Jackson

What was a significant outcome of the XYZ Affair?

• Strengthened U.S.-French relations

• Led to the Quasi-War with France

• Resulted in the Louisiana Purchase

• Initiated the War of 1812

Which document argued that states could nullify federal laws they deemed unconstitutional?

• The Federalist Papers

• The Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

What was one of the main criticisms of the Sedition Act?

• It violated the right to bear arms

• It restricted freedom of speech

• It imposed unfair taxes

• It allowed for unreasonable searches