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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. What is Abigail's perception of New York?

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

3. Who was Adams especially glad to see?

4. Who was the artist of the famous painting of the signing of the Declaration of Independence?

5. What U.S. institution is established in 1800?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Adams observe about the new America that had emerged in his absence?

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

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

4. Explain the speculation options for Adams' political future.

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

6. How were the Adamses met when they returned to Boston after living in Europe for so long?

7. How could Adams' creed for his life be summed up?

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

9. Explain why keeping peace was a guiding principle for Adams in his presidency?

10. What were Adams' main points in his presidential inauguration speech in March of 1797?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

It is widely believed that Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence when in actuality he was part of a team of five men assigned to the task. Who were the other men charged with creating this document along with Jefferson? Why were they selected? How did they work together?

Essay Topic 2

John Adams showed George Washington tremendous respect by nominating him to lead the Continental Army but did not receive the same courtesy in return. Explain why Washington showed little regard for Adams, particularly when Adams served as his vice president. Also note Adams' integrity and ability to bear the affront.

Essay Topic 3

The colonial delegates held two Continental Congresses, one in 1774 and the other in 1776. What was the nature of each event? How were they different? How were they similar? What was accomplished at each?

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