1. John Adams’ Presidency ESSENTIAL SKILL: DEMONSTRATE AN UNDERSTANDING OF HOW PARTIES AFFECTED POLITICS

2. Washington’s Parting Advice to Nation?  Warns against political parties  divide & weaken nation  Policy of Neutrality  warns against Alliances w/foreign nations

3. Election of 1796  Q: First Election with….?  Political parties supporting candidates  Q: Who came in first place?  John Adams (Federalist; 71 EC votes)  Q: Who came in 2 nd ?  Thomas Jefferson (Democratic-Republican; 68 EC votes)  Q: Why is that problematic?  TJ becomes VP, but opposes Pres. Adams’ policies

4. Party Politics  1797 - France seizes 300 U.S. ships trading with Britain  Q: Which party was ready for war with France?  Federalists  Q: What was the “XYZ Affair”?  Adams sent diplomats; France wants bribe; 1798 – U.S. cancels treaty w/France  Q: Which party supports France & criticizes Adams?  Democratic-Republicans

5. Alien & Sedition Acts Q: What did the Alien & Sedition Acts do? 1. Increased citizenship waiting period to 14 yrs 2. Arrest & deport disloyal aliens in wartime 3. Sedition illegal: no saying false/harmful things about government Q: Which party supported the Acts? Federalists Q: How did the Democratic-Republicans respond? KY & VA Resolutions: state “nullification” of federal laws Q: How was the issue finally resolved? Convention of 1800 – peace treaty w/France (Adams loses Federalist support)