President: John Adams (1797-1801) FEDERALIST
Foreign Affairs France was taking over US ships XYZ Affair France was taking over US ships 3 French ambassadors were called XYZ Results in a two year undeclared naval war "Millions for defense, but not one cent for tribute!”
Death of George Washington (1799) Eased the tension between France & the U.S.
Domestic Affairs
Alien & Sedition Acts 1798 14 years to become a citizen Limited freedom of speech Can’t talk badly about the government Prevented growth of Democratic-Republicans
Sectionalism Put the interests of the state or the region over the interests of the country *** states rights ***
Virginia & Kentucky Resolutions Passed because of Alien & Sedition Acts Voided the Alien & Sedition Acts Nullification: states can void any federal law it feels is unconstitutional Showed the balance of power was a BIG ISSUE