Question

Which of the following statements about the divided political climate during the administrations of George Washington and John Adams is true?

A. The administrations rejected legislation, like the Alien and Sedition Acts, that was meant to unify the nation.
B. Attempts by the administrations to diminish the power of the federal government were met with resistance.
C. To opponents, these administrations only represented the interests of the upper classes and economic elites.
D. The administrations refused to send federal troops to quell uprisings, instead leaving it up to the states.

Answer 1

The correct answer is option b. During the administrations of George Washington and John Adams, attempts to diminish the power of the federal government were met with resistance.

Step-by-step explanation:

During this time, there were two main factions: the Federalists who favored a strong central government, and the Republicans who favored a limited central government. The administrations of both Washington and Adams faced opposition from those who disagreed with their attempts to diminish the power of the federal government.

For example, the Alien and Sedition Acts, which were meant to curb the Republicans' power, were strongly opposed by the Republicans.The resistant response by the Republicans demonstrates that the administrations' attempts to decrease federal power were met with opposition.