The XYZ Affair
Alien and Sedition Acts
Federalists vs Democratic-Republicans
Misc.
100

What country was involved in the XYZ Affair alongside the U.S.?

France

100

What does "Alien" mean in this context 

A foreigner

100

Who was the leader of the Federalists?

Alexander Hamilton

100

What did the Federalists think about a national bank?

They supported it.

200

What was the name of the American President during the XYZ Affair?

John Adams

200

What did the Sedition Act make illegal?

Criticizing the government or President.

200

Who was the leader of the Democratic-Republicans?

Thomas Jefferson

200

How did the Democratic-Republicans want to interpret the U.S. Constitution?

They believed in a strict interpretation.

300

What did the French officials (X, Y, and Z) demand from the American diplomats?

A bribe and a loan for France.

300

Which group of people did the Alien Acts target?

Immigrants, especially those from France.

300

What kind of government did the Federalists support?

A strong central government.

300

What was the name of the event where farmers protested a tax supported by Federalists?

The Whiskey Rebellion.

400

What kind of economy did the Democratic-Republicans support?

An agricultural economy.

500

Why did the Federalist Party originate?

To support the creation of a strong national government and Constitution

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