1. Alien and Sedition Acts
1’s- defend Alien and Sedition Acts
What good did they do? What was their purpose?
2’s- attack the Alien and Sedition Acts
What were the problems with them?

2. Review Video
What was Hamilton’s (Federalist) view of government/America?
What was Jefferson’s (Dem-Rep)?
What was the relationship between France and Britain and the US?
What is Adams’ presidency best known for?

3. What was the response to Adam’s presidency?
What were the issues of the election of 1800?

4. Backlash to Alien & Sedition Acts
10 convicted
Criticizing, not plotting
Response- Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions
Written by Jefferson and Madison
Federal government has no power to limit rights of speech and press
Each state can cancel federal laws
What is the problem with that?

5. Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions
Other states did not respond favorably
Alien and Sedition Acts not repealed
Important argument about states’ rights
Slavery

6. Adams and France France government wanted to repair relationship
Adams sent diplomats to France
Convention of Treaty that restored peace
Released US from 1778 alliance

7. Election of 1800 Democratic-Republicans: Thomas Jefferson
VP- Aaron Burr
Federalists: John Adams
VP- Charles Pinckney (involved XYZ affair)
Party was badly divided- Hamilton disliked Adams

8. Election of 1800 Campaign Poster
In groups, make a campaign poster for Jefferson or Adams.
The position (leader, party) should be clear and obvious
Include at least two issues of the election and their stance / character assassination:
Relations with France
Constitution / rights / states’ rights
Role of government
Finances

10. Election of 1800 Adams – 65 votes Jefferson – 73 votes Burr - 73 votes
House of Representatives broke tie- Jefferson president

11. Jefferson as president
Democratic-Republican
Believes in small government
Believes in states’ rights
Has relationship with the French
Emphasizes rural living, not wealth or elite
How do you think Jefferson differed from:
Washington Adams