1. Warm- Up 1. What were the 2 political parties in Early America? 2. List the 3 treaties we have studied. 3. What were some DOMESTIC problems George Washington dealt with? 4. What were some FOREIGN problems George Washington dealt with? 5. What did George Washington warn against in his Farewell Address?

2. Pop Quiz- George Washington 1. Name 2 Domestic Issues Washington faced. 2. Name 2 Foreign Issues Washington faced. 3. Describe 2 warnings Washington mentioned in his farewell speech. 4. Describe Pinkney’s Treaty. 5. Describe Jay’s Treaty.

3. “The Last Federalist Administration” Objective: Students will tell how did tensions between the Federalists and Democratic Republicans increase during Adams’ Presidency?

4. Election of 1796 Federalist John Adams Democratic-Republican T. Jefferson VERSUSVERSUS

5. Adams voted President and Jefferson Vice President Electoral Votes: Adams - 71 votes Jefferson - 68 votes The Constitution stated that the runner up in the presidential election would be named vice president. Based on what you know abut them, how well do you think Adams and Jefferson will work together?

6. Election underscored Sectionalism Sectionalism- placing the interest of one region over those of the nation The northern states voted for Adams The southern states voted for Jefferson

7. XYZ Affair  Adams sent US officials to France for a meeting with their foreign minister- Tallyrand  French officials (X, Y, and Z) demanded the US pay $250,000 bribe to see Tallyrand  Many Americans became anti-French  US-French tensions were at an all-time high for two years Popular Phrase: “Millions for defense, not one cent for tribute”

8. http://www.schooltube.com/video/5ad4d715b6004b4992c5/

9. “I think John Adams handled the XYZ affair all wrong. As a Democratic- Republican, I think the French are our FRIENDS!” Thomas Jefferson

10. “Oh yeah? Well I say you cannot criticize the U.S. Government. And I’m the President, so take that!!” John Adams

11. The Alien and Sedition Acts (1798)  Alien Acts- allowed the president to arrest or deport any immigrant who spoke out against the government  Sedition Act- set fines and jail terms for anyone using false statements against the government Sedition - encourage people to commit treason What Constitutional Amendment did the Sedition Act violate?

12. But President Adams, you can’t do that! The Alien & Sedition Acts clearly violate our first amendment rights!! Thomas Jefferson

13. The Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions  Jefferson and Madison write these in response to the Alien and Sedition Acts  Introduced the idea that states have the power to nullify federal laws they felt were unconstitutional Nullification – to reverse; not enforce; void

14. http://www.history.com/topics/john-adams/videos#president-john-adams

15. Election of 1800 “The REVOLUTION of 1800” Federalist John AdamsDemocratic-Republican T. Jefferson VERSUSVERSUS Significance: Shows a peaceful transfer of power between political parties (Federalist to Democratic-Republican)

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17. The Election of 1800  Jefferson and his running mate Aaron Burr are tied  Speaker of the House of Representatives Alexander Hamilton decides that Jefferson will be President

18. Election of 1800 results in...... 12 th Amendment!  Presidents and Vice Presidents run on the same ticket (ex: Obama/Biden or McCain/Palin)  Now, the 2 nd place finisher does not get to be Vice-president

19. Aaron Burr challenges Alexander Hamilton to a duel after the Election. Burr kills Hamilton in a duel in 1804.

20. Midnight Judges  On the night before he leaves office, John Adams appoints several Federalist Judges Why would Adams do this?

21. Marbury v. Madison  Who: William Marbury was supposed to be appointed as one of the Federalist Judges. James Madison- new secretary of state- refuses to deliver the papers. John Marshall- Chief Justice of Supreme Court- decides the case.  What: Marbury sues Madison- saying he should become a judge.  When: 1803

22. Marbury v. Madison cont….  Decision: Chief Justice Marshall & the Supreme Court rule that Adams’ actions were unconstitutional. Marbury is not appointed as a judge.  Importance: Increases the power of the Supreme Court. They have the ability to declare an act unconstitutional. ESTABLISHES THE PRECEDENT OF JUDICIAL REVIEW!!

23. Wrap Up Question  Why was the Election of 1800 significant (important)? 2-3 sentences.