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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. To where is the nation's capital moved in 1800?

2. What event takes American by surprise in 1789?

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

4. What did many people do at Washington's departure?

5. ____________________ is eulogized as "first in war, first in peace, first in the hearts of his countrymen."

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Explain the circumstances of Adams' meeting with King George III in which Adams is rightfully nervous.

4. What was John Quincy's relationship with his parents?

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

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

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

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

9. What were John and Abigail's concerns for their children during this period?

10. Explain why the Alien and Sedition Acts were so critical at this time when war with France was possibly imminent.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Adams spent several years living in France as a diplomatic envoy. Compare and contrast his life there with his life in Massachusetts. What did he like and dislike about life in both places?

Essay Topic 2

The act of declaring independence from Britain took tremendous courage for this group of men who could have been hanged for treason. Using John Adams as the primary example, explain some of the reasons why the belief in independence was strong enough to put their lives on the line for it.

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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