1. Ch 9 Sec 3 1. Washington Retires A.He decided not to run again after 2 terms. (precedent) B.Gave a farewell address 1.Warned against political parties 2.Warned to steer clear of alliances

2. 2. Growth of Political Parties Federalists Sided with Britain Favored strong central government Favored manufacturing Loose constructionists Washington, Hamilton Adams

3. 2. Growth of Political Parties Anti Federalists Sided with France Favored strong state Government Favored farmers Strict constructionists Jefferson

4. 3. John Adams Takes Office A.Adams beat Jefferson B.Jefferson becomes VP

5. 4. XYZ Affair A.Adams sent 3 men to negotiate with France B.France said, “Yes, we will talk to you, but first you must loan us $10 million and give us $250,000”

6. 4. XYZ Affair C. America was outraged!!!! D. Congress cancelled treaties with France

7. 5. Alien and Sedition Acts A.Some people did NOT like Adams and the Federalists. B.Adams did NOT like criticism

8. 5. Alien and Sedition Acts C. Many Immigrants were joining the Anti Federalist (Democratic Rebublican) party 1. The Alien and Sedition Acts were passed Increased waiting period from 5 to 14 years for citizenship. President could arrest disloyal aliens and deport them at any time Out lawed sedition(saying or writing anything “harmful” or false) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C- 2pQuR4Zy8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C- 2pQuR4Zy8

10. 5. Alien and Sedition Acts 2. Many journalists were arrested

11. 5. Alien and Sedition Acts 3. The Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions were written to show hate for the Alien and Sedition Acts

12. 5. Alien and Sedition Acts 3. Alien and Sedition Acts eventually expired

13. 6. Adams and France A.Adams reopened talks with France B.Adams became unpopular with Federalists (who wanted war) C.Convention of 1800: stops attacks on US ships