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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Washington choose to help organize the new army?

2. How does Adams now occupy his time?

3. For what reason did Adams will himself to stay alive?

4. What is Adams' main objective during this period of his presidency?

5. Who wrote A Defence of the Constitutions of Government of the United States of America?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Alexander Hamilton work to undermine Adams' election as president over Washington?

2. Explain the speculation options for Adams' political future.

3. Explain why keeping peace was a guiding principle for Adams in his presidency?

4. What were the circumstances of Abigail's death?

5. What were the major challenges that faced Adams in his position as diplomat in London?

6. What were the circumstances of Adams' leaving Washington on Jefferson's inauguration day?

7. What were the Adamses first observations of life in London?

8. How were the Adamses met when they returned to Boston after living in Europe for so long?

9. In what ways did Jefferson undo Adams' accomplishments as president?

10. Explain the poignancy of the deaths of Adams and Jefferson.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe John Adams' personality in both his personal and professional interactions. Also cite examples where these traits are beneficial. When are the traits a liability?

Essay Topic 2

It is widely believed that Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence when in actuality he was part of a team of five men assigned to the task. Who were the other men charged with creating this document along with Jefferson? Why were they selected? How did they work together?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast John Adams and Benjamin Franklin. In what ways were they similar? In what ways were they different? Why did they grow apart during their diplomatic period in France?

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