1. The Presidency of

2. First election with political parties Federalists: John Adams Democratic- Republicans: Thomas Jefferson Adams wins presidency, Jefferson becomes V.P. Presidential CandidateParty Popular Vote Electoral Vote CountPercentage John AdamsFederalist35,72653.4%71 Thomas JeffersonDemocratic-Republican31,11546.6%68 Thomas PinckneyFederalist——59 Aaron BurrDemocratic-Republican——30 Samuel AdamsDemocratic-Republican——15

3. Relations with France are still tense France began seizing U.S. ships to prevent trade with Britain Many Federalists called for war with France Adams hoped diplomacy would restore peace

4. 3 agents sent by Adams to meet with the French foreign minister To negotiate a peace French agreed to talk to Americans a $10 million loan to France & $250,000 to the minister as a bribe Agents known as X, Y, & Z Congress & the public were outraged Cancelled all treaties with France & allowed for seizure of French ships

5. The French conflict made Adams & the Federalists popular with the people Many Republicans were sympathetic to France Adams was blasted in periodicals, calling him the “tyrant of America” Adams passed laws aimed at “dangerous” aliens and those criticizing the government

6. Jefferson & Madison led the fight against the laws Many used the theory of states’ rights They had rights the federal govt. could not violate Virginia & Kentucky proposed resolutions to nullify the laws in their states Nullification was not widely supported

7. War fever in America was high Adams reopened talks with France Both sides signed the Convention of 1800 to stop all naval attacks Adams became enemies with many Federalists

8. Federalists: John Adams Democratic- Republicans: Thomas Jefferson No majority won Election was decided by the House of Representatives Jefferson won the election & Aaron Burr became his V.P.