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President john adams

President John Adams From Quincy, Massachusetts.From Quincy, Massachusetts. Signer of the Declaration of Independence, US Diplomat, George Washington’s Vice President.Signer of the Declaration of Independence, US Diplomat, George Washington’s Vice President. Federalist: Will pursue the Federalist agenda throughout his presidency.Federalist: Will pursue the Federalist agenda throughout his presidency.

US Foreign policy under president Adams The war between Great Britain and France will continue throughout Adam’s presidency.The war between Great Britain and France will continue throughout Adam’s presidency. The French are angry with the United States after Congress passed the Jay Treaty.The French are angry with the United States after Congress passed the Jay Treaty. France feels that The United States favors Great Britain.France feels that The United States favors Great Britain. In 1797, French ships start to seize American merchant ships in the West Indies.In 1797, French ships start to seize American merchant ships in the West Indies. Adams will send diplomats to France.Adams will send diplomats to France.

The xyz affair The French foreign minister, Charles Maurice de Talleyrang, tries to extort the American diplomats.The French foreign minister, Charles Maurice de Talleyrang, tries to extort the American diplomats. Before Talleyrang would meet with the American diplomatic team, he has his agents demand a $250,000 bribe, and a $10 million dollar loan from the United Sates.Before Talleyrang would meet with the American diplomatic team, he has his agents demand a $250,000 bribe, and a $10 million dollar loan from the United Sates. Adams did not reveal the name of the French Agents sent by Talleyrang, in a speech to congress he referred to them as X, Y, and Z.Adams did not reveal the name of the French Agents sent by Talleyrang, in a speech to congress he referred to them as X, Y, and Z.

THE XYZ Affair American became infuriated with France once the XYZ Affair become public knowledge.American became infuriated with France once the XYZ Affair become public knowledge. “Millions for defense, but not one cent for tribute.”“Millions for defense, but not one cent for tribute.” Adams wanted to maintain Washington’s neutrality, he would not go to war, but would take measures to defend the United States.Adams wanted to maintain Washington’s neutrality, he would not go to war, but would take measures to defend the United States. Strengthens the United States Navy to protect U.S. merchant vessels.Strengthens the United States Navy to protect U.S. merchant vessels. The “Quasi-War.”The “Quasi-War.”

The Quasi-War

A Divide in the Federalist Party Some Federalists went against Adams’ foreign policy.Some Federalists went against Adams’ foreign policy. Alexander Hamilton and other Federalists believed two events would occur if the U.S. went to war with France.Alexander Hamilton and other Federalists believed two events would occur if the U.S. went to war with France. It would weaken the Democratic-Republican Party.It would weaken the Democratic-Republican Party. The U.S. would have to build a strong army, that would result in further strengthening the federal government.The U.S. would have to build a strong army, that would result in further strengthening the federal government. There is now a split between Adams and Hamilton.There is now a split between Adams and Hamilton. In 1799 Napoleon Bonaparte takes power in France, signs an agreement to end the Quasi-War and recognize the neutrality of American merchant vessels.In 1799 Napoleon Bonaparte takes power in France, signs an agreement to end the Quasi-War and recognize the neutrality of American merchant vessels. Adams kept the country out of war, but at a heavy cost, election of 1800.Adams kept the country out of war, but at a heavy cost, election of Alexander Hamilton and his supporters in the Federalist Party wanted war with France. The party endured a schism over Adams policy towards France.Alexander Hamilton and his supporters in the Federalist Party wanted war with France. The party endured a schism over Adams policy towards France.

Alien & Sedition Acts Due to the impending conflict with France, the Federalists will pass several controversial acts to protect America in 1798.Due to the impending conflict with France, the Federalists will pass several controversial acts to protect America in The Alien Act: The president has the right to expel any foreigner from the country if they fell they may threaten the United States.The Alien Act: The president has the right to expel any foreigner from the country if they fell they may threaten the United States. Citizenship Law: Originally a immigrant would have to wait 5 years to obtain citizenship. The law changed the time limit to 14 years.Citizenship Law: Originally a immigrant would have to wait 5 years to obtain citizenship. The law changed the time limit to 14 years. The Sedition Act: Citizens can be fined or jailed for speaking out against the government.The Sedition Act: Citizens can be fined or jailed for speaking out against the government.

The Rights of states Adams Vice President, Thomas Jefferson, opposed the Alien and Sedition Acts.Adams Vice President, Thomas Jefferson, opposed the Alien and Sedition Acts. Jefferson believed that the states had the right to nullify a law passed by the federal government.Jefferson believed that the states had the right to nullify a law passed by the federal government. With assistance from Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, Kentucky and Virginia pass resolutions.With assistance from Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, Kentucky and Virginia pass resolutions. Each state “has an equal right to judge for itself” the constitutionality of a law.Each state “has an equal right to judge for itself” the constitutionality of a law.

The Election of 1800 The Democratic-Republican platform will include opposition to the high taxes used to prepare the military for a impending war against the French, and the Alien & Sedition Acts.The Democratic-Republican platform will include opposition to the high taxes used to prepare the military for a impending war against the French, and the Alien & Sedition Acts. The Democratic-Republicans backed two candidates, Thomas Jefferson (President) & Aaron Burr (Vice President).The Democratic-Republicans backed two candidates, Thomas Jefferson (President) & Aaron Burr (Vice President). The Federalists nominated John Adams.The Federalists nominated John Adams.

The Election of 1800 The Democratic-Republicans won the popular vote, but there was a tie in the Electoral College.The Democratic-Republicans won the popular vote, but there was a tie in the Electoral College. Thomas Jefferson (73 votes)Thomas Jefferson (73 votes) Aaron Burr (73 votes)Aaron Burr (73 votes) In this time period the electoral college did not vote separately for President and Vice President. Each Democratic-Republican elector cast a vote for Jefferson and Burr.In this time period the electoral college did not vote separately for President and Vice President. Each Democratic-Republican elector cast a vote for Jefferson and Burr. Under the Constitution, the House of Representatives would have to vote to decide who the next President of the United States will be.Under the Constitution, the House of Representatives would have to vote to decide who the next President of the United States will be.

The Election of 1800

The election of 1800

The Election of 1800 It took Congress 4 days and 36 votes to break the tie.It took Congress 4 days and 36 votes to break the tie. Decision:Decision: President: Thomas JeffersonPresident: Thomas Jefferson Vice President: Aaron BurrVice President: Aaron Burr Congress passes the 12 th amendment as a result of the election of 1796 & 1800.Congress passes the 12 th amendment as a result of the election of 1796 & Electors must vote separately for President & Vice President.Electors must vote separately for President & Vice President. The election of 1800 begins the decline of the Federalist Party.The election of 1800 begins the decline of the Federalist Party.

Key Points Adams, like Washington, kept the nation out of war, but at a cost, his decision will split the Federalist Party and cost him the election of 1800.Adams, like Washington, kept the nation out of war, but at a cost, his decision will split the Federalist Party and cost him the election of The Alien & Sedition Acts were very controversial and to many a violation of the 1 st Amendment.The Alien & Sedition Acts were very controversial and to many a violation of the 1 st Amendment. The issue of the Alien & Sedition Acts continued the debate between federal vs. state power. Virginia and Kentucky felt they had the right to nullify laws from the federal government that they deemed unconstitutional.The issue of the Alien & Sedition Acts continued the debate between federal vs. state power. Virginia and Kentucky felt they had the right to nullify laws from the federal government that they deemed unconstitutional. The election of 1800 proved democracy works, a new party entered office peacefully without violence.The election of 1800 proved democracy works, a new party entered office peacefully without violence.