1. Adam’s and Jefferson’s Presidency

2. A. John Adams The Facts 2nd President Federalist Party Served one term
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3. 2. Alien Acts
Adams and Congress are worried about foreign enemies in the US
Pass 3 laws meant to “protect” the US
Alien laws aimed at mostly French and Irish immigrants

4. Increased the residency requirements to become a citizen
Foreigners had to register with the government
Allowed the president to jail or expel foreigners who were “dangerous to the peace and safety” of the country

5. 3. Sedition Acts
Adams and Federalists in Congress are afraid of domestic dissent
Outlawed any opposition to the Government
Could not say or write anything that criticized the public officials
9 Democratic-Republican newspaper editors and a member of Congress were convicted under this Act

6. Summary of John Adams’ presidential years, 1797-1801
XYZ Affair
Quasi-War with France
Fries Rebellion
Alien and Sedition Acts
Logan Act (forbids citizens from negotiating with foreign nations)
Virginia and Kentucky resolutions
Divisive politics between the new parties