Remaining Neutral John Adams

Remaining Neutral War between France and Britain Washington keeps US out of conflict The US will remain “friendly and impartial” to both sides

Jay’s Treaty British began seizing American cargoes on US ships John Jay is sent to meet with the British Jay’s treaty Gets British to abandon their forts in the Northwest Territory Pay damages for seized cargo Failed to open up the British West Indies for trade Made the treaty unpopular

Pinckney’s Treaty Treaty with Spain Gave Americans free access to the Mississippi River Allowed goods to be stored at the port of New Orleans Changed the boundaries of Florida

John Adams Election of 1796 Competition of Political Parties Federalist = John Adams Democratic-Republicans = Thomas Jefferson Adams wins Jefferson becomes vice president First president to govern from D.C.

Sedition any action, especially in speech or writing, promoting such discontent or rebellion