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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. What illness strikes many, including Washington, in May of 1790?

2. What is the name of the Adamses new grandchild born to John Quincy and Louisa Catherine Adams?

3. How many months did Adams govern from his Quincy home instead of Philadelphia in 1799?

4. Why does Adams say that Vice President is the only position he will accept?

5. Who surprisingly has much in common with John Adams?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Adams observe about the new America that had emerged in his absence?

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Why is Chapter 9 so appropriately titled "Old Oak"?

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

10. How could the first half of Adams' administration be described?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

John Adams showed George Washington tremendous respect by nominating him to lead the Continental Army but did not receive the same courtesy in return. Explain why Washington showed little regard for Adams, particularly when Adams served as his vice president. Also note Adams' integrity and ability to bear the affront.

Essay Topic 2

The colonial delegates held two Continental Congresses, one in 1774 and the other in 1776. What was the nature of each event? How were they different? How were they similar? What was accomplished at each?

Essay Topic 3

Explain the role of letter-writing between John and Abigail. What is revealed by their letters? What can John not bring himself to say in the letters?

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