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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did the Europeans ironically permit the Barbary piracy?
(a) They hired the pirates and dictated their activity.
(b) They were afraid of the pirates.
(c) They thought they would benefit from the destruction of trade between other nations.
(d) They were unaware of the piracy.

2. Where was Jefferson the governor?
(a) Maryland.
(b) Virginia.
(c) Massachusetts.
(d) Pennsylvania.

3. In the Novanglus letters, what did Adams defend for the Bay Colony?
(a) The trade agreements.
(b) The economic status.
(c) The authority to resist British oppression.
(d) The decision to have elections.

4. What did Adams do in response to Jefferson's presidential win?
(a) He appointed a number of Federalists to office while Jefferson was president.
(b) He appointed one Federalist to office while Jefferson was President.
(c) He appointed one Federalist to office before Jefferson became president.
(d) He appointed a number of Federalists to office before Jefferson became president.

5. When did Jefferson step down as secretary of state?
(a) 1791.
(b) 1793.
(c) 1792.
(d) 1794.

Short Answer Questions

1. What year was the treaty between Algeria and the U.S.?

2. What did Adams caution Jefferson about at the end of Chapter 3?

3. What impressed Adams about Jefferson?

4. Why was Portugal open to American overtures?

5. What happened to the letter that Jefferson wrote to congratulate Adams when the election was over, before the results were known?

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