Chapter 3

What did the Federalists use to justify the Sedition Act?

• Economic growth

• National security

• Religious freedom

• Technological advancement

What did Abigail Adams do regarding the charges against Thomas Cooper?

• She supported them

• She opposed them

• She was unaware of them

• She ignored them

What did Chase claim could destroy a republican government?

• War and famine

• Corruption and greed

• Luxury and licentiousness of the press

• Ignorance and apathy

What did Jefferson consider the Alien and Sedition Acts to be?

• A necessary measure.

• An experiment on the American mind.

• A popular decision.

• A minor issue.

What was the public's reaction to Matthew Lyon's imprisonment?

• Indifference

• Sympathy

• Anger

• Support for the Federalists

What did the Ross Bill aim to establish in terms of presidential succession?

• A new election process

• A Grand Committee

• A direct vote by the people

• A hereditary succession

What did Treasury Secretary Oliver Wolcott warn about?

• The possibility of a civil war.

• The rise of a new political party.

• The collapse of the economy.

• The influence of foreign powers.

What was the Federalist concern about the Ross Bill?

• It would reduce their power.

• It would increase taxes.

• It would lead to a dictatorship.

• It would change the electoral process.

What was the relationship between Benjamin Franklin Bache and Benjamin Franklin?

• Grandson

• Son

• Nephew

• Brother

What did Jefferson privately take comfort in regarding the Ross Bill?

• Its certain success in the House

• Its uncertain prospects in the House

• Its immediate approval

• Its widespread support