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John Adam’s Presidency XYZ Affairs Alien and Sedition Act Kentucky & Virginia Resolves War is Avoided 1800 Election
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John Adams: 1797-1801 John Adams: background John Adams: background Election of 1796 Election of 1796 The XYZ Affairs: France tried to bribe American diplomats The XYZ Affairs: France tried to bribe American diplomats Federalists call for war Federalists call for war Army built Army built
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Alien and Sedition Act 1798 Naturalization Act: 14 years to citizenship Naturalization Act: 14 years to citizenship Alien Enemies: President can arrest Aliens Alien Enemies: President can arrest Aliens –“In time of war.” Sedition Act: crime to criticize government Sedition Act: crime to criticize government Matthew Lyons: Congressman arrested Matthew Lyons: Congressman arrested Judges: mostly partisan Federalists Judges: mostly partisan Federalists 25 arrested: most Republican journalists 25 arrested: most Republican journalists
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Republicans fight repression State’s Rights State’s Rights Kentucky Resolves Kentucky Resolves –Jefferson –Sedition Act violates 1 st Amend. –Nullification doctrine: states can refuse laws Virginia Resolves Virginia Resolves –Madison
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John Adams
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Adam’s Finest Hour Adam’s makes peace with France Adam’s makes peace with France –Sends new ambassador to France –Tallyrand apologizes: new agreement –This made Federalists mad at him Election of 1800 Election of 1800 –Adams 65 –Jefferson 73 –Burr 73
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