Quiz
Questions
- Which of the following was NOT a precedent set by President George Washington? (c)
- a) He served only two terms.
- b) He established dignity in office.
- c) He lived in the White House. (He selected the site, but never lived in it.)
- d) He formed the cabinet.
- Who was the father of the Federalist Party and the first secretary of the treasury? Hint: he was considered a conservative and believed in big government, big business, and flexible interpretation of the Constitution. By the way, the meaning of conservative then is opposite what it is now. (Alexander Hamilton)
- Who was the father of the Democratic-Republican Party and the first secretary of state? Hint: he was considered a liberal and believed in limited government, small businesses, and literal interpretation of the Constitution. By the way, the meaning of liberal then is opposite what it is now. (Thomas Jefferson)
- Doing something for the first time and setting a standard for others to follow is setting a ______________________. (precedent)
- A small group of people who disagree with a larger group or party is called a ______________________. (faction)
- Did John Adams own slaves? (no)
- What religion was John Adams? P 9
- As eldest son John was expected to become what? P. 11
- Which language became John Adam’s favorite as a youth? P 15
- What did this phrase mean that so charmed him that he chanted it aloud? Veni Vidi Vici? P15
- What school did John join when he was almost 16? P. 16 To become? P. 18
- What did John Adams become directly after college? P 23
- Since he hated that, what did he study for next? P 25
- What was John Adams job for the stamp act? Pg 56
- With which president did John Adams serve as Vice-President? P 126
- John Adams was which number President of the United States? P. 131
- John Adams lost his election for a second term. Who did he lose to?
- How many years did John Adams live after he left congress? P. 143
- Which of John Adams sons became President? P 140
- What were John Adams last words. P. 140
All the quiz questions had the answers posted except for the first one.
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