Topic 5, Lesson 3: Adams and Jefferson, Part 1

Describe the political climate of the U.S. in the late 1700s based on the passage.

• The U.S. was under British rule and seeking independence.

• The U.S. had just gained independence and was forming a new government.

• The U.S. was experiencing a civil war.

• The U.S. was expanding westward and dealing with Native American conflicts.

What challenges was the U.S. facing as a young nation in the late 1700s?

• Economic instability and debt

• Lack of a strong central government

• Threats from foreign powers

• All of the above

Political factions affected the citizens of the U.S. in the late 1700s by:

• creating a unified national identity

• causing divisions and conflicts

• leading to economic prosperity

• eliminating political debates

What were the effects of the execution of King Louis XVI and the Reign of Terror on American opinions?

• It strengthened American support for the French Revolution.

• It led to widespread fear and opposition to the French Revolution.

• It had no significant impact on American opinions.

• It caused the United States to declare war on France.

Who did the Federalists, led by Adams, favor during the French Revolution?

• France

• Britain

• Spain

• Germany

The ideological divide between Federalists and Republicans shaped early American politics by:

• creating a strong centralized government favored by Federalists and a preference for states' rights by Republicans.

• leading to the abolition of the federal government.

• establishing a monarchy in the United States.

• resulting in the immediate end of political parties.

What was Adams' stance on foreign conflicts during the French Revolution?

• Adams supported foreign intervention.

• Adams opposed foreign intervention.

• Adams was neutral on foreign intervention.

• Adams encouraged alliances with foreign nations.

Adams was concerned about the spread of radical ideas from the French Revolution to the U.S. because:

• he supported the French Revolution.

• he feared it would lead to anarchy and undermine the government.

• he wanted to adopt French political ideas.

• he was indifferent to political changes.

What actions did France take against American ships trading with Britain?

• France seized American ships trading with Britain.

• France imposed tariffs on American goods.

• France provided military escorts to American ships.

• France ignored American ships trading with Britain.

The response of French officials to the diplomats sent by Adams in 1797 was:

• A warm welcome and immediate negotiations.

• A demand for bribes before negotiations.

• A refusal to meet and expulsion from France.

• An agreement to all American terms.