The Adams Presidency (1797–1801)

Question 1

Election of 1796

Answer 1

defeated Thomas Jefferson (Democratic-Republican).

Question 2

XYZ Affair (1797-1798)

Answer 2

French officials demanded bribes to negotiate with U.S. diplomats, leading to anti-French sentiment.

Question 3

Quasi-War with France (1798-1800)

Answer 3

Undeclared naval conflict between the U.S. and France.

Question 4

Alien and Sedition Acts (1798)

Answer 4

Restricted immigration and criminalized criticism of the government; opposed by Democratic-Republicans.

Question 5

Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions (1798-1799)

Answer 5

Written by Jefferson and Madison, argued states could nullify federal laws.

Question 6

Election of 1800 (“Revolution of 1800”)

Answer 6

Jefferson defeated Adams; peaceful transfer of power between parties.