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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. How many children did King George III of England have?

2. What was Adams' legacy to his grandchildren?

3. What statement did Washington add to his presidential oath of office?

4. What is Abigail's perception of New York?

5. What interest did Adams and Jefferson share?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What event prompts Abigail to write to Jefferson after 17 years of silence?

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

5. What were the personal and professional losses Adams experienced in the fall of 1800?

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

7. What did Adams learn was Jefferson's true position on slavery?

8. What was the state of the country when Adams turned it over to Jefferson?

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

10. What were Adams' main points in his presidential inauguration speech in March of 1797?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the poignancy of Adams and Jefferson both dying on the same day--the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Were there deaths a sign of divine approval and acceptance of the men as they were eulogized? Explain your perspective on the irony of the day's events.

Essay Topic 2

The relationship between John Adams and Thomas Jefferson had a curvy path during their lifetimes. Describe the nature of their friendship from the beginning, how it strengthened, how it eroded, and then finally solidified again.

Essay Topic 3

Abigail Adams was a strong woman and well-positioned for John and the new United States. What was her influence on her husband? What was her position on slavery? What was her position on women's rights? How was she ahead of her time? Explain.

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