John Adams Flashcards
Who was the second President of the United States?
John Adams
True or False: John Adams was a Founding Father of the United States.
True
Fill in the blank: John Adams served as President from _____ to _____.
1797 to 1801
What political party did John Adams belong to?
Federalist Party
Who was John Adams’ vice president?
Thomas Jefferson
What was John Adams’ role in the American Revolution?
He was a key advocate for independence and served on the committee to draft the Declaration of Independence.
Multiple choice: Which document did John Adams help draft? A) Constitution B) Declaration of Independence C) Bill of Rights
B) Declaration of Independence
What was the XYZ Affair?
A diplomatic incident between the United States and France that led to an undeclared naval war.
True or False: John Adams signed the Alien and Sedition Acts.
True
Fill in the blank: John Adams was born in _____, Massachusetts.
Braintree
What year was John Adams born?
1735
What was the main focus of John Adams’ presidency?
Avoiding war and maintaining peace, particularly with France.
Who succeeded John Adams as President?
Thomas Jefferson
Multiple choice: What was John Adams’ profession before becoming President? A) Lawyer B) Farmer C) Teacher
A) Lawyer
True or False: John Adams was a signer of the Constitution.
False
Fill in the blank: John Adams’ wife was named _____ Adams.
Abigail
What significant event did John Adams witness in 1776?
The signing of the Declaration of Independence.
What was the main outcome of the Treaty of Paris 1783?
It ended the American Revolutionary War and recognized American independence.
Multiple choice: How many terms did John Adams serve as President? A) One B) Two C) Three
A) One
What was the significance of the ‘Midnight Judges’ controversy during Adams’ presidency?
It involved Adams appointing judges at the end of his term, leading to a political battle over judicial appointments.
What were the Alien and Sedition Acts primarily aimed at?
Restricting immigration and limiting free speech against the government.
True or False: John Adams died on the same day as Thomas Jefferson.
True
Fill in the blank: John Adams died on July _____, 1826.
4th
What was John Adams’ view on government?
He believed in a balanced government with checks and balances.
Who were John Adams’ political rivals during his presidency?
Thomas Jefferson and the Democratic-Republicans.
What is John Adams often remembered for in American history?
His advocacy for independence and his role in shaping the early Republic.
