John Adams Flashcards

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Where did Adams grad?

A

Harvard University

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What did Washington tell Adams when he stepped down as the first President?

A

See if you enjoy the job

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2
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Why was Adams well qualified to be President?

A

Politician

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3
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Why was Adams criticized when he first took over the office?

A

He was Pretentious

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4
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What were the two issues that deified Adams’ Presidency?

A

XYZ Affair

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5
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Why were France seizing US ships?

A

Don’t want them to trade with England

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6
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How did Adams try to solve the problem?

A

Sent peace parties to Paris

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7
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When many powerful businessmen showed concern about Adams administration, Adams did the dumbest thing of his Presidency. What was it?

A

Alien and Seditions Act

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Why is Adams considered courageous for standing up to the people who wanted to go to war with France?

A

He was firm and made peace

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9
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What was the one legacy of the Adams Presidency?

A

Added the Secretary to the Navy

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10
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Who did Adams lose the Presidency to, which he considered his worst rival, and a bitter defeat?

A

Thomas Jefferson

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11
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Presidents always welcome the next President into the White House. What did Adams do on the night before the third President was to move in?

A

He leaves Washington

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12
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How did Adams feel as he left Office?

A

Unhappy man

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13
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What incredible coincidence happened on the day that Adams died?

A

Both died the same day

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