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Do Now: “War should be avoided at all costs.”
Write a min of 2 lines supporting or opposing this
statement.
Today, I will be able to identify and explain the
major issues facing Adams’ Presidency.
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Your poster is late, -3 pts per day.
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Complete 9.4 for homework.
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The French objected to Jay’s Treaty and start
seizing our ships.
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Adams tries to avoid war and remain neutral.
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France tries to extort money from the U.S.,
$10 million loan and 250k the foreign minister Talleyrand
France had 3 emissaries (representatives of another
nation)
 This becomes known as the XYZ Affair
 Americans, especially Federalists are angry and want war
with France.
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He doesn’t ask Congress to declare war.
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Increases our naval strength
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Hamilton doesn’t view this action as aggressive
enough, continues to pressure Adams to go to
war with France.
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Napoleon Bonaparte takes over as leader in
France and signs an agreement to stop seizing
American ships
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Hooray we avoid war
The Federalist Party splits in two
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Federalists (Adams)
High Federalists (Hamilton)
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Targets non-federalists
Alien Act: The President could kick out any
alien (foreigner) thought to be a danger to the
country.
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Also extended the amount of years to become an
American citizens: Went from 5 yrs. to 14---Why?
Sedition Act: Anyone speaking out against the
government or government officials could be
fined or jailed…1st Amendment????
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Jefferson (the VP) argued that it was the right
of the states to nullify or cancel federal laws
that they didn’t agree with (D-R, belief)
He and Madison help KY and VA file the
Kentucky and Virginia resolution.
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Stated that each state could determine whether a law
was constitutional (this could be argued since
Judicial Review doesn’t exist yet)
Who won the Election?
Why are the results confusing?
Which states split their votes?
Where was Adams main support;
Where was Jefferson’s main
support? What group finally selects
the President? How was the
Constitution not followed in this
instance (think VP)? The 12th
Amendment?