Exam 6: Strengthening the New Nation

Describe the presidency of John Adams. Be sure to include both the domestic and foreign issues that confronted his administration and how he succeeded in dealing with these issues.

Which of the following states was the first to ratify the Constitution?

Trace the Confederation government's policies concerning diplomacy. How effective was the government in dealing with outside interests?

Under President Adams, a war between the United States and France

Why was the election of 1800 significant?

The Sedition Act was aimed primarily at

Assess Alexander Hamilton's contributions to establishing national economic policy.

What did Adams do soon before he left office?

Why were finances the greatest weakness of the Confederation government?

Match each description with the item below. -Benjamin Franklin

Match each description with the item below. -John Jay

A major cause of Shays's Rebellion was that

The XYZ affair came about as part of the so-called Quasi War with France that Adams inherited as president.

Match each description with the item below. -Judith Sargent Murray

The emergence of two political parties reflected the basic philosophical differences between Jefferson and Hamilton. Which of the following accurately describes Jefferson's philosophy and political party?

The Constitution was to be considered ratified as soon as it had been approved by

Match each description with the item below. -Edmond-Charles Genêt