Adam's presidency Flashcards
Who was thew 2nd President of the U.S.?
John Adams
Who was Adam major political opponent and one of the leaders of the Democratic Republicans?
Thomas Jefferson.
Who was the other Federalists leader who supported policies by Adams like the Alien and Sedition Acts? Also caused Jefferson to win the Election of 1800.
Alexander Hamilton.
Who would be the French foreign minister that refused to meet with the American diplomats in 1798 during what would become the XYZ Affair?
Charles Talleyrand.
Who was Thomas Jefferson’s running mate during the Election of 1800?
Aaron Burr.
Why was France upset with America when Adams became President?
The Jays Treaty with Britain.
Describe what happened during the XYZ Affair.
This was when American diplomats were sent to negotiate a peace with France. They were supposed to meet with the French Foreign Minister, but instead were met by three agents. These agents demanded a $25,000 bribe and a $10 million loan to France.
What undeclared war would occur because of the XYZ Affair? Where was it fought?
Quasi War and in the Caribbean Sea.
What acts were passed because of the disputes with France and fear of spies?
Alien and Sedition Acts.
What ended the Quasi War with France?
Treaty of Mortefontaine.
Describe what the Sedition Act did.
This was an act that stated the President was allowed to jail anyone who spoke out against the government in a malicious or false way.
Describe what the Alien Enemies Act did.
This allowed the President to jail or deport any immigrants from a country at war with or declared enemy of the U.S.
Describe what the Alien Friends Act did.
This allowed the President to jail or deport any immigrants that were considered a threat or accused of plotting against the government.
Describe what the Naturalization Act did.
This changed the amount of years it took for an immigrant to become a naturalized U.S. citizen from 5 years to 14 years.
Who opposed these acts? What two resolutions were made to oppose them and what did they state about the Alien and Sedition Acts?
The Democratic-Republicans opposed these acts. The Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions were made to oppose these acts and stated that these acts violated the Constitution and should not be followed.
