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XYZ Affair, Alien And Sedition Acts, Whiskey Rebellion. TEACHERS: click here for quick copy question ID numbers.

What is the XYZ Affair?
a) The US wanted France to pay tribute to avoid a war
b) France wanted the US to pay tribute to end attacks on American ships
c) A secret alliance between France and Britain
d) The Treaty that John Jay made with the British

What does XYZ stand for in the XYZ Affair?
a) The secret agents who met the Americans when they went to France
b) The list of American demands
c) The name of the 3 American representatives sent to France
d) The King of France’s nickname

Why was the U.S. angry over the XYZ Affair?
a) Too many French immigrants were coming into the country
b) France wanted money from the US for them to stop attacking our ships
c) Britain was attacking US ships
d) People were criticizing the government

What event most likely caused the XYZ Affair?
a) Jay's Treaty
b) The Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions
c) The Alien and Sedition Acts
d) The Treaty of Paris

What was the cause of the Whiskey Rebellion?
a) Farmers refused to pay taxes on whiskey
b) Farmers refused to use grain to produce whiskey
c) The government would not allow the trade of whiskey
d) The government made the production of whiskey illegal

What was the importance of the Whiskey Rebellion?
a) It explained the role of the executive branch.
b) It defined the role of the legislative branch.
c) It described the role of the judicial branch.
d) It described the role of the state governments

What was the significance of the outcome of the Whiskey Rebellion?
a) It showed that the new federal government had the power to enforce laws.
b) It showed that George Washington was a strong leader.
c) It showed that the new government did not care about local farmers.
d) It showed that the government would not support manufacturing.

The Alien and Sedition Act said...
a) People could not criticize the government
b) England and France were going to war with each other... again.
c) People were not allowed to trade with France
d) People did not have to pay taxes if they didn't want to

What was the purpose of the Alien and Sedition Act of 1798?
a) Federalists created this law to stop people from speaking out against President Adams
b) Anti-Federalists created this law to stop the government from becoming too powerful
c) Republicans created this law to stop people from speaking out against President Adams
d) Decmocrats created this law to stop the government from becoming too powerful

Why did the Alien and Sedition Acts upset many citizens?
a) They allowed more immigrants into America
b) They forbid all immigration into America
c) They violated the Constitution
d) They were passed without the approval of Congress

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