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Domestic Policy- Va. and KY Resolution

Democratic-Republicans despised

Alien and Sedition Acts

Domestic Policy

Thomas Jefferson prepared Kentucky Resolutions

James Madison prepared

Virginia Resolution

States had the duty to nullify (cancel) laws that are considered unconstitutional, specifically Alien and Sedition Acts.

Sedition Act: Allowed for the punishment of people who criticized the government either verbally or in writing

How would this make John Adams feel?

What's wrong with this?

Jefferson tells Adams how he feels

Foreign Policy

France

Main foreign issue- Relationship

Domestic Policy

XYZ Affair:

  • France seized American ships carrying cargo to England
  • Adams sent John Marshall, Elbridge Gerry, and Charles Pinckney to Paris.
  • Maurice de Talleyrand sent 3 agents (X,Y, & Z) to demand $250,000 and $10 million loan just to speak with him.

Alien Act: Gave president power to imprison/deport any aliens suspected of threatening govt.

His presidency

  • Was a Federalist

Strong Nat Gov

Domestic Policies

Foreign Policy- XYZ Affair

Jefferson V.P.

  • Favored Close ties

Bribe & XYZ affair enraged Americans

with England

At this time candidate with 2nd most votes becomes V.P.

  • Rallying cry: "Millions for defense; not one cent for tribute!"

(tribute means bribe)

  • Wealthy Rule
  • Increase size army and created Navy
  • Adams sent new diplomats and able negotiate peace with France

France

G.B.

Adams and the Federalist's goal was to keep America safe from rebellious individuals.

Domestic Policy

Acts

Naturalization Act:

Foreigners reside in US for 14 years to become US citizen

Adams's Legacy

  • Presidency defined by political conflict

Federalists wanted strong national government

What's Adam's background?

Democratic-Republicans power should be at state level

  • Went to Harvard and became a lawyer
  • Led movement for Independence
  • Adams's domestic and foreign policies deepened political divide between two parties
  • Not elected 2nd term
  • Used diplomacy to avoid war with France
  • Delegate 1st and 2nd Continental Congress
  • Served as Washington's V.P.

Married to Abigail Adams

What did she advocate for?

John Adams (1797-1801)

EQ: How did the new republic respond to challenges of the time?

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