Ch.8 History Flashcards
The sedition acts violated which amendment?
The 1st amendment
What were sedition acts and were passed as political motive against who?
They were acts that made a crime to criticize the government and were passed as a political motive against Democratic-Republican party.
Who argued that the sedition acts were unconstitutional?
Thomas Jefferson
What were the Kentucky and Virginia resolutions?
They were written by Jefferson and James Madison, and questioned whether the government could limit free speech.
What began the issue of states’ rights?
The ideas that arose about nullifying the law in each state separately.
After the XYZ there was still tension between which two countries?
America and France
What was the convention of 1800?
When three new commissioners went to France to reach the agreement of allowing the US to no longer be continued to the treaty of alliance.
Who was France’s dictator at this time?
Napolean Bonaparte
Why did Adams feel confident during the election of 1800?
Due to his new agreement with France.
Why did Jefferson feel confident during the election of 1800?
The issue of the sedition acts
What else played a large role in the election of 1800?
Religious divisions
What did Jefferson not believe in?
A government that supports religion.
Who did the deeply religious people vote for?
John Adams
What were the results of the election of 1800?
Jefferson-73,Burr-73,Adams-65
How was the tie between Burr and Jefferson settled?
Each state(16)would vote,9 votes were needed for presidency.
How many votes occurred before the agreement was reached?
35
Who won presidency?
Jefferson(Burr was Vice President)
Which amendment was passed as a result from the tie?
The 12th(separate votes for the president and VP)
What were two main points of Jefferson’s inaugural address?
Unity at home and neutrality abroad
What is the majority rule?
The first principle of democracy
How did Jefferson appear in his address?
Shy,very humble in his dress and speech
What is an important quote from Jefferson’s address?
“Nobody shall be above you,nor you above anybody.”