1.) In 1774-1776 John Adams served on a committee to draft which document?
Select one:
a. Constitution
b. Treaty with France
c. Surrender of the French in the French and Indian war
d. The Declaration of Independence

2.) Later historians have criticized Adams for his support of the Alien and Sedition Acts. Based on the Bill of Rights, which Constitutional rights did these laws seem to violate?
Select one:
a. Amendment One: Freedom of Religion
b. Amendment Two: Right to Bear Arms
c. Amendment Five: Right not to be forced to bear witness against yourself
d. Amendment One: Freedom of Speech

Question

1.) In 1774-1776 John Adams served on a committee to draft which document?
Select one:
a. Constitution
b. Treaty with France
c. Surrender of the French in the French and Indian war
d. The Declaration of Independence

2.) Later historians have criticized Adams for his support of the Alien and Sedition Acts. Based on the Bill of Rights, which Constitutional rights did these laws seem to violate?
Select one:
a. Amendment One: Freedom of Religion
b. Amendment Two: Right to Bear Arms
c. Amendment Five: Right not to be forced to bear witness against yourself
d. Amendment One: Freedom of Speech

wwhitlock · Answer

#1. What document do we celebrate on the 4th of July. It was signed in 1776. That yearcoincides with the end of the committee.

anonymous · Answer

duh i should have know that by the date

anonymous · Answer

d of course for #1

anonymous · Answer

I am not sure about #2

wwhitlock · Answer

#2 Those acts made it illegal to speak out, write or campaign against the President. Sounds like it's infringing on a one of our first rights.

anonymous · Answer

So then it'd be Amendment One: Freedom of Speech

wwhitlock · Answer

yup

anonymous · Answer

Do you think you could help me with 2 more? I'll post them on a separate question. @wwhitlock

wwhitlock · Answer

ok. I'll watch for them