Adams Flashcards
0
Q
What was the XYZ affair?
A
French demand a bribe but U.S. refuse
1
Q
What policy did Adams continue in regards of the conflict in Europe?
A
neutrality
2
Q
What effect did the XYZ affair have on the U.S.?
A
upset Congress
thoughts of war
3
Q
What was the sedition act?
A
weakening the established government
4
Q
What did Jefferson and Madison say that the Alien and Sedition Acts were?
A
unconstitutional
5
Q
In the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions, they said that states had what power?
A
to nullify or overturn a law thought to be unconstitutional
6
Q
What actions was Britain taking which upset us?
A
impressment
7
Q
What was unusual about the Election of 1800?
A
Jefferson and Burr tied in the electoral college
