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John Adams biography test
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Question 16
In what year did John Adams take office as President of the United States?
1797
Question 17
What was the name of the U.S.-French diplomatic scandal that led to a quasi-war at the beginning of John Adam's presidency?
XYZ Affair
Question 18
What was the cause of the outbreak of the American-French affair?
demands for bribes of French officials in exchange for a meeting with an American delegation
Question 19
The U.S.-French quasi-war has been ended under the arrangements of:
Treaty of Mortefontaine
Question 20
President John Adams was:
a Federalist
Question 21
What was the name of a law, signed by president John Adams in 1798 that restricted the freedom of expression of the press?
The Sedition Act
Question 22
Which US Department was established by the Congress during the John Adams presidency?
United States Department of the Navy
Question 23
What nickname did John Adams earn for himself?
father of the American Navy
Question 24
Who was his greatest opponents among the federalists?
Alexander Hamilton
Question 25
Who was the vice presidential nominee of the Federalists party in 1800 elections?
Charles Pinckney
Question 26
What election result did John Adams achieve when confronted by Thomas Jefferson?
lost 38.6% to 61,4%
Question 27
What did John Adams do in his political retirement?
writing his autobiography
Question 28
What newspaper did he publish to?
Boston Patriot
Question 29
What year did he start his correspondence with Thomas Jefferson?
1812
Question 30
When did John Adams die?
July 4, 1826