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*XYZ Affair / Alien

*XYZ Affair / Alien

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8th Grade

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15 Slides • 51 Questions

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Who was chosen as the Federalist candidate for president in the 1796 election?

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George Washington

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Thomas Jefferson

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John Adams

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Alexander Hamilton

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Which political party chose Thomas Jefferson as their candidate in the 1796 election?

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Federalists

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Democratic-Republicans

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Whigs

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Libertarians

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In which year did the United States hold its first elections with political parties?

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1789

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1796

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1800

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1812

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What role did John Adams have before becoming president?

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Governor of Virginia

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Leader during the Revolution and at the Continental Congress

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Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

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Secretary of State

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Which countries did John Adams serve as a diplomat in before becoming president?

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France, Spain, and Italy

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Germany, Austria, and Russia

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France, the Netherlands, and Britain

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Canada, Mexico, and Brazil

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How many electoral votes did John Adams receive in the election?

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68

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71

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75

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70

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Who became vice-president after the election where John Adams became president?

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George Washington

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Thomas Jefferson

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Alexander Hamilton

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James Madison

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In what year did John Adams become president?

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1796

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1797

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1800

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1789

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What was the political affiliation of John Adams when he became president?

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Democratic-Republican

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Federalist

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Whig

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Independent

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In which city did John Adams become the first president to govern from?

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New York City

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Philadelphia

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Washington, D.C.

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Boston

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What was one of the main problems John Adams faced with France?

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France refused to trade with the U.S.

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France began seizing U.S. ships

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France declared war on the U.S.

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France formed an alliance with Britain

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Why did France begin seizing U.S. ships?

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To support the British

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To prevent U.S. trade with Britain

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To expand their navy

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To start a war with the U.S.

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In what year did Washington leave office, leading to tensions between France and the U.S.?

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1795

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1796

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1797

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1798

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How many American ships were stopped and looted by France in one year?

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100

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200

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300

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400

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What was the relationship between Britain and France during the time of John Adams' presidency?

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They were allies

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They were at war

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They were neutral

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They were trading partners

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What was one of the problems John Adams faced with France?

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France stopped and looted 300 American ships in one year.

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France declared war on the United States.

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France refused to trade with the United States.

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France invaded American territories.

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What did some Federalists call for in response to the issues with France?

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War with France

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An alliance with France

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Increased trade with France

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A peace treaty with France

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Who did John Adams send to Paris to help restore calm with France?

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Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton

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Charles Pinckney, Elbridge Gerry, and John Marshall

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Benjamin Franklin, John Jay, and George Washington

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Aaron Burr, John Hancock, and Samuel Adams

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What was John Adams' hope in sending envoys to Paris?

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To declare war on France

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To negotiate a trade agreement

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To restore calm through talks

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To form a military alliance

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What action did France take against American ships?

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France provided protection for American ships.

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France stopped and looted 300 American ships.

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France ignored American ships.

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France escorted American ships safely.

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What was the main issue John Adams faced with France, as described in the XYZ Affair?

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Trade embargo

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Ignored meeting requests

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Military invasion

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Diplomatic alliance

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Who were the three French agents referred to in the XYZ Affair?

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A, B, and C

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X, Y, and Z

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L, M, and N

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P, Q, and R

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What was the response of the Americans to the French demands in the XYZ Affair?

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"Millions for tribute, not one cent for defense!"

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"Millions for defense, not one cent for tribute!"

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"Millions for peace, not one cent for war!"

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"Millions for war, not one cent for peace!"

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Who is credited with the quote, "Millions for defense, not one cent for tribute!"?

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George Washington

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Thomas Jefferson

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Charles Pinckney

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John Adams

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What was the purpose of the American delegation's visit to France during the XYZ Affair?

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To declare war

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To negotiate peace

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To establish trade

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To request a meeting with the French minister of foreign affairs

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What was the XYZ Affair?

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A diplomatic incident between the U.S. and France

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A trade agreement with Britain

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A military alliance with Spain

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A peace treaty with Germany

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What did the French demand from the Americans during the XYZ Affair?

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A loan of $10 million and a bribe of $250,000

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A military alliance

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A trade embargo

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A peace treaty

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What was the American response to the French demands in the XYZ Affair?

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They agreed to the demands

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They refused, saying "No, no, not a sixpence"

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They declared war

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They signed a peace treaty

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What slogan emerged from the XYZ Affair?

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"Peace at any price"

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"Millions for defense, not one cent for tribute"

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"Liberty or death"

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"No taxation without representation"

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What action did Congress take in 1798 in response to the XYZ Affair?

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Signed a peace treaty with France

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Canceled its treaties with France and expanded the navy and army

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Declared war on Britain

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Formed an alliance with Spain

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What two reasons does Jefferson infer for why he doesn’t believe this is a good ideas?

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What two reasons does Jefferson infer for why he doesn’t believe this is a good ideas?

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What was the public perception of Adams and the Federalists during the conflict with France?

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Popular with the public

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Unpopular with the public

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Neutral with the public

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Unknown to the public

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Which group was sympathetic to France during the conflict?

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Federalists

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Democratic-Republicans

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Whigs

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Tories

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How did a Democratic-Republican newspaper describe John Adams?

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The blasted tyrant of America

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The hero of America

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The savior of America

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The friend of America

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What is the objective mentioned in this slide?

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Describe and evaluate the Alien and Sedition Acts and responses to them

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Discuss the Revolutionary War and its outcomes

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Analyze the Constitution and its amendments

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Examine the Civil War and its impact

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What was the purpose of the Alien and Sedition Acts passed in 1798?

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To encourage immigration

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To silence critics of the Federalist government

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To promote Democratic-Republican newspapers

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To expand voting rights

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Who did John Adams blame for criticism during a time of crisis?

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Federalist newspapers

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Democratic-Republican newspapers and new immigrants

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The British government

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The French government

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In what year were the Alien and Sedition Acts passed?

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1776

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1800

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1798

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1812

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Which political group did many of the immigrants belong to, according to the text?

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Federalists

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Whigs

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Democratic-Republicans

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Loyalists

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What was John Adams' reaction to criticism during his presidency?

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He ignored it

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He blamed the Federalist newspapers

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He blamed Democratic-Republican newspapers and immigrants

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He resigned from office

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What was the increased waiting period to become a U.S. citizen under the Alien and Sedition Acts?

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5 to 10 years

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5 to 14 years

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10 to 15 years

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14 to 20 years

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Who were most immigrants associated with during the time of the Alien and Sedition Acts?

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Federalists

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Whigs

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Democratic Republicans

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Independents

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What power was given to the President regarding disloyal aliens?

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To deport them without trial

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To have them arrested with or without evidence

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To grant them citizenship

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To provide them with legal counsel

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What could happen to perceived enemies during wartime under the Alien and Sedition Acts?

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They could be given asylum

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They could be removed from the country

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They could be granted citizenship

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They could be given government positions

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How many Democratic-Republican newspaper editors were charged under the Alien and Sedition Acts?

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15

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20

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25

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What theory did the Democratic-Republicans use to fight the Alien and Sedition Acts?

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States' rights

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Federal supremacy

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Judicial review

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Popular sovereignty

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Who were the leaders of the Democratic-Republicans mentioned in the document?

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Jefferson and Madison

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Washington and Adams

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Hamilton and Burr

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Franklin and Hancock

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What did the Kentucky Resolutions propose?

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Nullification of federal laws

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Support for federal laws

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Amendment to the Constitution

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Creation of new states

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What did the Virginia Resolutions declare about the Alien and Sedition Acts?

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They violated the Constitution

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They were necessary for security

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They were supported by all states

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They were beneficial for trade

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How long did it take for Congress to repeal or let expire the Alien and Sedition Acts?

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2 years

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5 years

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10 years

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1 year

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