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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What acts are considered to be the worst blunders of the John Adams presidency?
(a) The Alien and Sedition Acts.
(b) Peace with France.
(c) His alteration of the calendar.
(d) His friendship with Thomas Jefferson.

2. Are the terms "slavery", "slaves", or "Negroes" used in the Constitution of the United States?
(a) No, these terms were not known at the time.
(b) Yes, but only at the end.
(c) No, they were specifically excluded.
(d) Yes, but only in the Declaration of Independence.

3. How was the American republic viewed by the English and French governments at this time?
(a) Minor distraction.
(b) The most important country in the world.
(c) A major danger to their way of life.
(d) An equal and respected country.

4. What was the subject of the petitions to the House of Representatives that caused so much controversy on February 11, 1790?
(a) Revoking the women's right to vote.
(b) Ending the African slave trade in the USA.
(c) Declaring November 25 the official date to celebrate Thanksgiving.
(d) Declaring December 25 the official date of Christmas.

5. Who collaborated with George Washington on his Farewell Address?
(a) Abigail Adams and Martha Washington.
(b) Thomas Jefferson and John Adams.
(c) Alexander Hamilton and James Madison.
(d) Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr.

6. Which state, at the time of the debate, had the largest free-black population?
(a) Georgia.
(b) Virginia.
(c) South Carolina.
(d) New York.

7. How did the public obtain the Farewell Address?
(a) It was sent out in the mail to all residents.
(b) It was published in all newspapers.
(c) It was on the radio.
(d) It was in the Congressional Record.

8. Who did some people think actually authored the letter without input from George Washington?
(a) Alexander Hamilton.
(b) Thomas Jefferson.
(c) Martha Washington.
(d) Sally Hemings.

9. How many votes did the House take before placing Jefferson in office?
(a) Fifteen.
(b) Thirty-six.
(c) Three.
(d) One.

10. In the author's opinion, what was the direct result of the House's refusal to deal with the subject of slavery in 1790?
(a) The Boston Massacre.
(b) The Whiskey Rebellion.
(c) The Civil War.
(d) World War I.

11. How did John Adams feel about his position in Washington's cabinet?
(a) He was too busy to have any emotions about it.
(b) Forced to spend so much time in the Senate, he felt muzzled..
(c) Allowed to travel, he enjoyed the opportunity.
(d) Serving as second in command, he felt important.

12. Who was Talleyrand?
(a) The author of the first American Dictionary.
(b) A general from the Revolutionary War.
(c) The French foreign minister.
(d) John Adams' Vice President.

13. What did George Washington do to quell the Whiskey Rebellion?
(a) He paid the ransom.
(b) He wrote a letter to the Philadelphia newspaper.
(c) He sent the militia to Pennsylvania.
(d) He sent Thomas Jefferson to negotiate.

14. What suggestion did George Washington want in the Farewell Address, but Hamilton talked him out of?
(a) Establishment of a national university in the capital city.
(b) Establishment of a large obelisk as a monument to him in the capital city.
(c) National health care.
(d) Establishment of the Internal Revenue Service.

15. Who was the second Vice President?
(a) Aaron Burr.
(b) Thomas Jefferson.
(c) Alexander Hamilton.
(d) Benjamin Franklin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What heritages were represented in the Seal of the United States designed by Adams, Franklin and Jefferson?

2. Who emerged as the candidates for President upon Washington's retirement?

3. What instruction did John give his wife Abigail when he was sworn in as president?

4. Where was John Adams born?

5. What was the religious preference of the delegations that presented the petitions?

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