Question

Match the following terms with their correct definitions:
Group of answer choices
Civic Virtue

An undeclared war fought mainly at sea between the U.S. and France.
XYZ Affair

The practice of putting the welfare of the community before personal interests.
Alien and Sedition Acts

Laws passed by John Adams to limit criticism of the government and restrict the rights of non-citizens.
Quasi-War

Laws passed by John Adams to limit criticism of the government and restrict the rights of non-citizens.

Answer 1

- Civic Virtue — The practice of putting the welfare of the community before personal interests.
- XYZ Affair — A 1797–98 diplomatic scandal in which French agents (referred to as X, Y, Z) demanded bribes from American envoys.
- Alien and Sedition Acts — Laws passed under John Adams to limit criticism of the government and restrict the rights of non‑citizens.
- Quasi‑War — An undeclared war fought mainly at sea between the U.S. and France (1798–1800).